The Calling (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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The Calling2022

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What We Think

The Calling is less aggressively woke than much of modern TV, but still delivers its share of identity focus and modern perspectives, sometimes at the cost of organic storytelling.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The Calling places significant emphasis on the detective’s Jewish faith and identity, which occasionally feels more like a narrative centerpiece than a natural character trait. Representation doesn’t feel particularly forced across the board, but some scenes veer into didactic territory, disrupting narrative flow for the sake of themes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While the show’s exploration of religious faith is notable and even somewhat respectful, there are moments where traditional figures or outlooks are subtly problematized. Masculinity isn’t overtly undermined, but the show sometimes treats religion as novel or exotic.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews are generally not villainized, but the overall tone veers toward a consensus on modern morality. There’s room for debate within the show, but rarely does it feel like dissenting perspectives are given serious weight or respect.

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