The Forest (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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The Forest2017

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What We Think

'The Forest' is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards, focusing on storytelling and human complexity rather than pushing an ideological agenda. Anyone tired of forced representation will likely find this series a breath of fresh, pine-scented air.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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In our view, 'The Forest' prioritizes mystery and character depth over identity politics. Casting and character arcs are driven by narrative needs rather than ideological box-checking. Issues like race, gender, or sexuality rarely take narrative precedence over the plot.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show depicts traditional values and family dynamics as complex but not inherently backward or outdated. While troubled families are central, the series avoids mocking religion or moral structure. There’s little evidence of subverting or rewriting cultural heritage for modern narratives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews are present, especially as the mystery unfolds through the perspectives of various villagers. No clear ideological monoculture: traditional perspectives are depicted alongside other points of view, without obvious villainization or straw-manning.

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