The Jewel in the Crown (1984) | How Woke Is It?

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20%

The Jewel in the Crown1984

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What We Think

A refreshingly non-woke period drama, 'The Jewel in the Crown' sticks to telling its story without modern ideological baggage. While it honestly examines colonial India, it avoids shoehorning contemporary identity politics into the narrative.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The series predominantly follows the source material and emphasizes character-driven narrative over identity politics. Characters are nuanced and representation aligns with historical and story context rather than forced diversity or ideology-driven casting.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

'The Jewel in the Crown' presents British and Indian cultural foundations largely within their historical context, without aggressively undermining religion, family, or traditional roles. The series sometimes questions colonial attitudes, but does not aggressively subvert cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show occasionally critiques both British imperialism and aspects of traditional society, it offers complex depictions of various viewpoints. There's little evidence of mocking or caricaturing traditional values; most characters display nuanced beliefs and internal debate.

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