The Indian Detective (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

The Indian Detective2017

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What We Think

The Indian Detective mostly tells a straightforward, cross-cultural story without the typical heavy-handed woke checklist. While the show sprinkles in diversity and modern sensibilities, it does so in service of the plot and comedic tone rather than ideology. Not a major offender.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show features a diverse protagonist as a product of the cross-cultural setting, but overall, it largely focuses on his skills and personal growth rather than box-checking. While there’s some emphasis on heritage, the story mostly respects narrative coherence.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family ties, cultural values, and religious beliefs are shown as important influences. There’s some gentle humor about cultural differences, but little evidence of cultural revisionism or subversion of traditional norms. Masculinity and family bonds are not undermined.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

There’s some light ribbing of Western and Indian stereotypes, but it avoids heavy-handed villainization of traditional perspectives. There is some social commentary, but multiple viewpoints are presented, keeping things relatively balanced for modern TV.

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