The Magnificent Seven (1998) | How Woke Is It?

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The Magnificent Seven1998

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What We Think

'The Magnificent Seven' delivers the goods for fans of non-woke, character-driven Westerns. Narrative focus stays on grit and valor, with cultural traditions largely revered, not subverted. This is throwback TV, the way many wish they still made it.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show stays true to classic Western character archetypes, focusing on merit and personal grit rather than hammering identity politics. Any diverse casting fits the context of frontier life and isn't overly emphasized.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Tradition, masculinity, and concepts like honor and justice are central to the narrative. Family, morality, and religion are depicted in a straightforward manner, not as outdated or problematic.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While it leans on traditional Western tropes, some may say it lacks contemporary debate or diverse modern viewpoints, but that’s because it’s serving up classic Western fare without ideological grandstanding.

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