The Kennedys (2011) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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The Kennedys2011

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What We Think

The Kennedys stays rooted in historical drama rather than indulging in trendy, woke storytelling. Identity politics are mostly absent, and the series generally respects the cultural and historical context without aggressive revisionism. A refreshingly non-woke work by modern standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show focuses primarily on the actual events, personalities, and flaws of the Kennedy family, rather than shoehorning modern identity concerns into the narrative. Characters are developed around their motivations and historical roles rather than identity boxes, a rarity these days.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like family, religion, and political legacy are key drivers for the story. Masculinity and traditional leadership are depicted with all their strengths and foibles. There's little effort to undermine cultural foundations for a modern ideological message.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show doesn't offer an explicit platform to alternative ideologies, it at least presents complex characters and the moral dilemmas of the era without reducing dissenting perspectives to simple caricatures.

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