Splitting Up Together (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Splitting Up Together2018

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What We Think

Splitting Up Together is a classic case of Hollywood giving tradition a wink and a nudge in favor of hip, modern values. There’s some genuine humor, but the effort to be socially relevant sometimes bends the story out of shape. It’s not aggressively woke, but it definitely checks most of the usual boxes.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show puts a modern, quirky spin on family and divorce, emphasizing themes of co-parenting and new relationship norms. While representation is balanced, some storylines prioritize identity-focused humor over traditional character-driven plots. It's not all about ideology, but the narrative tries a bit too hard to reflect current social trends instead of digging into authentic familial struggles.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional marriage and family roles are fairly sidelined in favor of redefining what 'family' means, with divorce portrayed as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Masculinity gets a gentle ribbing, and the show clearly wants to send a progressive message about relationships, even if it's mostly tongue-in-cheek.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints are lightly caricatured. The show’s worldview leans heavily toward modern, progressive philosophies, with little room for genuine debate about tradition, the 'old ways' are treated as out of touch or comic relief. Dissenters aren’t totally villainized, but they're not exactly champions, either.

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