The Crew (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

The Crew2021

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What We Think

The Crew is far less woke than most recent comedies. Although it nods to a few modern trends, its heart stays in classic, non-woke territory, poking fun at everyone and keeping ideology mostly in the background. This is as close to a traditional sitcom as you’ll find in recent years.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Crew largely focuses on workplace comedy, and while there are some moments that nod to contemporary identity topics, its core narrative doesn’t seem particularly hijacked by ideology. Most characters are defined by their role and personality rather than their demographic background, keeping things fairly balanced by today’s standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional values like work ethic, loyalty, and (mostly good-natured) banter among a blue-collar team are front and center. Masculinity, family, and even NASCAR culture are playfully ribbed but not undermined, so the show stays grounded in classic comedic formulas.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There are a few workplace diversity gags and some new management tropes, but the show still gives a spectrum of viewpoints some comic oxygen. Alternative voices aren’t completely erased or villainized, and internal debates exist, making the environment more open than most modern sitcoms.

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