The Circus (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

The Circus2016

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What We Think

'The Circus' is practically a textbook case of the modern monoculture, with storytelling and tradition playing second fiddle to identity, ideology, and progressive signaling. It’s not just occasionally woke; the tone is set to full throttle for most of its run.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

In our view, the show's storytelling often takes a backseat to ideological framing, consistently spotlighting identity politics over depth, role, or personal merit. The narrative seems more interested in highlighting 'diverse voices' than crafting complex or multi-dimensional character studies.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

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'The Circus' frequently frames traditional values with a certain skepticism, presenting religion, family, or classic notions of morality as either problematic or out-of-date. These core institutions often get portrayed as background noise in favor of more progressive narratives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is a clear lean toward one ideological worldview throughout the show, with traditional or dissenting perspectives often dialed up as stereotypes or left largely unexamined. Genuine debate or nuanced depiction of alternative beliefs is rare to nonexistent.

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