The Ghost Bride (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

The Ghost Bride2020

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What We Think

For a modern series, "The Ghost Bride" is refreshingly non-woke. It leans into its time period and cultural setting without trying to retrofit it for today's ideological trends. Traditional values are embraced, and the narrative avoids the usual checkboxes for forced representation or monoculture.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

"The Ghost Bride" largely sticks to traditional storytelling, focusing on supernatural mystery in 1890s colonial Malacca. It doesn't seem to shoehorn in modern identity politics; characters' traits are motivated by plot and historical context. Forced representation or over-the-top competence for diverse characters isn't present.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional values, religious beliefs, ancestor worship, and family honor, are central to the story and are generally treated with respect. The show doesn’t go out of its way to undermine gender roles or mock masculine figures, instead reflecting genuine historical context of the era.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative cultural and spiritual perspectives, Chinese traditions, colonial influences, are presented with nuance. There's no overt mocking of tradition or a forced ideological consensus; instead, there is genuine exploration of different beliefs and motivations.

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