Superior Donuts (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

Superior Donuts2017

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What We Think

Superior Donuts leans heavily into identity politics and progressive themes, sacrificing nuance for ideology. If you prefer your sitcoms non-woke, this one might give you a sugar rush you didn’t ask for.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Superior Donuts puts identity and social issues at the forefront, often prioritizing topical discussions over organic character development. Many character arcs lean heavily on their identity traits (race, age, etc.), which sometimes comes at the expense of deeper, more traditional storytelling. This can feel a bit on-the-nose.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show frequently uses humor to poke at traditional norms, often portraying the older, more traditional character as out-of-touch, while younger and more progressive characters are highlighted as enlightened. Traditional values aren’t given much room to breathe without critique.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Superior Donuts consistently presents progressive viewpoints as inherently correct, while traditional or dissenting perspectives are played for laughs or treated as relics. It does little to seriously showcase or humanize alternative worldviews.

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