The Office (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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68%

The Office2019

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What We Think

This version of 'The Office' is mildly woke, introducing a dash of modern sensitivity while trying to keep the spirit of the original, though not without sacrificing a bit of its edginess and charm.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This Indian adaptation of 'The Office' makes some clear efforts to align with contemporary sensitivities. Character traits are sometimes highlighted based on modern identity factors rather than pure merit or fit. Still, much of the awkward workplace humor and character-driven story is preserved, if a bit softened for current tastes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The show occasionally pokes fun at traditional office hierarchies and norms, and some gender role jokes from the original are toned down, but outright undermining of culture or religion is limited. The classic workplace family vibe remains mostly intact, albeit with a few ‘updated’ moments.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives and traditional humor are definitely dialed down compared to the original. There’s a sense of walking on eggshells to ensure characters avoid controversy, with less internal conflict around modern social debates, creating a somewhat homogeneous ideological environment.

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