The Expanse (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

The Expanse2015

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What We Think

"The Expanse" is refreshingly non-woke for modern sci-fi: diversity fits the story, not the quota. The ideological landscape is complex, and there's little sign of the dreaded Hollywood monoculture. Traditional values are neither demonized nor central. A breath of fresh air.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While "The Expanse" features a diverse cast, identities are mostly baked into the world-building rather than shoehorned for ideology. The focus stays on character competence and political intrigue, with very few moments where identity feels prioritized over skill or personality.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional values like family, religion, and morality do appear, but aren't central or villainized. There's some subversion of gender roles, but it serves narrative needs rather than feeling like a lecture. Masculinity isn't mocked, and competence is rewarded regardless of identity.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show features ideological diversity, Earth, Mars, and Belters all have distinct perspectives. Dissenting voices appear and aren't reduced to caricature. Some modern moral assumptions slip in, but there's healthy debate and complexity rather than a singular worldview.

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