The Enfield Haunting (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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The Enfield Haunting2015

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What We Think

The Enfield Haunting is about as non-woke as modern TV gets. Narrative and character are prioritized over ideology, and there’s virtually no box-ticking or revisionism. If you’re looking to avoid wokery, this is a solid pick.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Enfield Haunting puts character and story above modern ideological concerns. Casting choices and character arcs serve the narrative and historical time period rather than identity box-checking. There's little evidence of forced representation or overpowered, flawless characters wedged in for diversity’s sake.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show respects 1970s British culture, with traditional family and social norms depicted authentically. Religion, family, and masculinity are portrayed according to their period roles, not reframed as problematic or outdated. No heavy-handed revisionism here.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There is no notable effort to villainize traditional views or force ideological uniformity. The characters operate within the plausible worldview of the era, with no shoehorned social commentary. It’s almost refreshing to find such restraint in a contemporary mini-series.

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