The Oath (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

The Oath2018

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What We Think

The Oath mostly steers clear of woke clichés, focusing on grit and moral ambiguity instead of political posturing. It’s a rare example of a modern show keeping identity politics on the sidelines.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The Oath is centered on corrupt cop gangs and leans heavily on gritty storytelling over ideology. Characters are flawed and multi-dimensional, with race or gender rarely highlighted over merit or role. The casting choices serve the story without pushing diversity for diversity's sake.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The show mostly explores loyalty, betrayal, and family, albeit within criminal groups, without actively deriding religion, masculinity, or traditional values. It depicts the dark side of institutions but doesn't go out of its way to undermine foundational concepts.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There is no substantial ideological monoculture present. Characters represent a variety of perspectives, and traditional values are neither mocked nor sidelined. The show’s world is complex and does not vilify dissenting views by default.

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