The Ipcress File (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

17%

The Ipcress File2022

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What We Think

The Ipcress File (2022) is refreshingly non-woke compared to current TV trends. Any updates to characters are modest and contextually appropriate, with the story’s integrity and cultural roots mostly preserved.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The Ipcress File (2022) largely preserves its Cold War espionage roots without overtly sacrificing story for ideological messaging. Some minor updates to character background and representation fit plausibly within the period and genre, rather than feeling forced.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional values around patriotism, morality, and even gender roles are generally intact, reflecting the 1960s setting. While there's a modern sensibility in the portrayal of some characters, it doesn't overtly undermine the cultural foundation of the original narrative.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The show avoids heavy-handed lectures or all-encompassing ideological uniformity. There is genuine conflict and a range of perspectives, with dissenting views not simply relegated to villainous caricatures.

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