The Newsroom (2012) | How Woke Is It?

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75%

The Newsroom2012

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What We Think

'The Newsroom' scores high on the woke scale for its tendency to prioritize ideology over storytelling, present traditional values as problems, and lack real ideological diversity. It’s more preaching the party line than exploring complex debates.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

The show occasionally lets modern social commentary nudge aside complex character development or realistic newsroom dynamics. Characters sometimes feel engineered to voice particular ideological stances, with certain identity traits foregrounded over genuine personal conflicts or skill sets.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Traditional institutions like religion, family, and especially masculinity are often depicted as flawed, outdated, or in need of reform. Strong female and progressive characters frequently receive narrative preference while old-school values are portrayed as obstacles.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Hyper Woke

What is this?

Conservative or traditional perspectives tend to be represented as strawmen or out-of-touch antagonists. There’s little serious pluralism; most characters speak with one ‘modern’ voice and dissent is rarely offered legitimacy.

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