The Last Bus (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

The Last Bus2022

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What We Think

'The Last Bus' checks off plenty of woke bingo cards: diverse cast, progressive messaging front and center, and limited respect for tradition. While not the single most over-the-top example around, it's definitely dialed up to modern standards. Expect more messaging than thrilling storytelling.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show leans into a diverse ensemble where identity aspects, race, gender, are often spotlighted as defining traits. Some character arcs feel secondary to the show's messaging, and certain characters seem flawless and perpetually correct, reducing narrative tension. However, there are some moments of genuine growth and conflict.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Family and tradition take a back seat to found-family tropes, and authority figures (parents, teachers) are depicted as unreliable or out-of-touch. There are subtle digs at traditional roles and an emphasis on self-validation and questioning norms, though the show does stop short of totally undermining them.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints are rarely given thoughtful representation, with any hesitation or conflict often coming from comic relief or shallow antagonists. Ideological debates are resolved in favor of modern progressive views, leaving traditional ideas looking outdated or ridiculed.

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