The Orville (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

40%

The Orville2017

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What We Think

For a modern sci-fi series, The Orville stands out for keeping most storylines character-focused rather than ideologically driven. While some woke-infused themes sneak in, they’re handled with more subtlety and balance than what we often see in the genre these days.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The Orville mostly prioritizes storytelling and character-driven plots. While some episodes touch on identity issues and feature a diverse cast, these elements generally fit the sci-fi context without overtly sacrificing narrative depth in favor of ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Though the show occasionally questions traditions or gender roles, especially with the Moclans, these themes serve the narrative rather than hammering in a modern ideological point. Critiques of tradition aren’t constant or heavy-handed, allowing room for multiple interpretations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

There are a few episodes where dissenting views are oversimplified, but The Orville tends to explore opposing moral and social viewpoints more so than its woke contemporaries. It generally avoids caricaturing traditional perspectives, striving for some level of pluralism.

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