The Act (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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The Act2019

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What We Think

The Act sticks closely to its true-crime roots, prioritizing narrative depth over ideological messaging. Its focus is character-driven rather than agenda-driven, making it one of the rare non-woke entries in today's landscape.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Act focuses on a true-crime story about Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard, emphasizing psychological drama and character complexity over identity politics. Characters aren't defined primarily by race, gender, or sexuality. The plot focuses on real-life events and individual flaws.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Family dysfunction is central, but not treated as a stand-in for broader criticism of religion, masculinity, or traditional values. The show examines abuse and psychological illness, but does not appear to mock traditional culture for its own sake.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The story is driven by the disturbing reality of the characters’ relationship, not by advancing a modern ideological narrative. There's little focus on social justice themes, alternative worldviews are not actively villainized or mocked.

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