The New Legends of Monkey (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

83%

The New Legends of Monkey2018

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What We Think

The New Legends of Monkey offers high-octane action with a hefty dose of 21st-century sensibility. Traditional roles and mythos are noticeably reworked for modern messaging, sometimes at the expense of authentic storytelling. Definitely a prime example of a show that's been given a woke makeover.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The show noticeably swaps the traditionally male Tripitaka for a female lead and casts diversely, sometimes at the expense of consistency with the source material. This appears to tick the boxes for modern representation trends rather than honoring story traditions, which may be seen as prioritizing messaging over storytelling depth.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Cultural and mythic elements of the classic tale are reimagined to suit modern sensibilities. The focus on challenging traditional gender roles, plus alterations to folklore foundations, could be interpreted as sidelining longstanding cultural values in favor of more current ideological interpretations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Traditional or dissenting worldviews are largely absent. The show tends to represent a modern, progressive perspective throughout, with alternative viewpoints and classic virtues rarely given space or treated sincerely.

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