Terrorism Close Calls (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Terrorism Close Calls2018

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What We Think

Terrorism Close Calls keeps things grounded in reality, with an emphasis on duty and professionalism over identity politics. It’s light on modern woke tropes and heavy on the facts, a refreshing rarity from today’s Hollywood trends.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This docuseries sticks closely to real-life counterterrorism operations and criminal investigations. It focuses on the facts, with an emphasis on procedural details, rather than on the identities or backgrounds of those involved. There is minimal evidence of ideology overriding storytelling or character traits being emphasized for wokeness.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show generally respects the seriousness of terrorist threats and agency professionalism. Traditional values like duty and patriotism are prevalent and not undermined. There’s no significant attempt to subvert or mock religion, family, or masculinity within the context of the show.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative views are not a major focus, but the show doesn’t caricature traditional perspectives. Its primary aim is showcasing law enforcement efforts; it avoids making ideological statements or displaying obvious monoculture. The tone is more documentary than preachy.

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