The Name of the Rose (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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The Name of the Rose2019

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What We Think

Hardly woke at all, The Name of the Rose honors its historical setting, prioritizes authentic storytelling, and avoids obvious modern ideological overlays. A refreshingly non-woke watch by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The series largely preserves the original narrative, focusing on mystery and historical intrigue over modern identity themes. Casting, character arcs, and motivations seem rooted in the medieval context rather than contemporary ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show delves deeply into religious debates, monastic life, and medieval morality. While there is criticism of church corruption, it feels consistent with the setting, not a modern attack on religion or tradition. Masculinity, family, and moral complexity are depicted authentically.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s genuine engagement with a range of viewpoints: church authority, heresy, philosophy. No modern ideology dominates or flattens the moral conversations; pluralism and debate are central to the plot.

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