State of Siege 26/11 (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

10%

State of Siege 26/112020

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What We Think

State of Siege 26/11 sticks to a gritty, realistic portrayal of the Mumbai attacks, avoiding the trendy trappings of wokeness. It respects cultural roots and lets heroes be heroes without unnecessary identity politics. Definitely among the least woke offerings in recent years.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show maintains strong narrative focus on the actual events and heroism of the NSG commandos, prioritizing realism and skill over identity politics. There's little evidence of forced casting or prioritizing ideology over the story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like duty, family, and sacrifice are central, and there's clear respect for the armed forces and Indian cultural values. The show doesn't undermine or mock religion, masculinity, or cultural traditions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

State of Siege presents the terrorist attackers and their ideology as villainous but doesn't lampoon alternative Indian worldviews or caricature traditional figures. It offers a mostly honest depiction without forcing ideological alignment across the board.

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