The Long Call (2021) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

88%

The Long Call2021

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What We Think

The Long Call is about as woke as they come: identity first, old values out, and dissent painted in broad, unflattering strokes. If you’re looking for a reminder of how aligned modern dramas have become, this is it.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The show places strong emphasis on the lead character's sexuality, and some viewers might feel his identity is foregrounded over personality or skill. Representation appears prioritized over traditional character arcs or plot momentum, and there's a sense that narrative sometimes takes a backseat to message.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional religious and family values are depicted as insular or problematic, while the lead’s personal journey is framed as a break from those traditions. There’s a clear subversion of older values in favor of more progressive ones, making it a poster-child for this trend.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints are represented mainly via unsympathetic or rigid characters, with progressive sentiments presented as the standard. There’s little space for debate, tradition has few nuanced defenders, making the worldview feel narrowly defined.

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