The Player (2015) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

The Player2015

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What We Think

The Player delivers classic action thrills without heavy-handed modern messaging. Any nods to diversity are just window dressing, not driving the story or undermining core values. Not much to complain about for non-woke viewers.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The Player sticks to tried-and-true action formulas with a diverse cast, but doesn't put identity ahead of plot or character skill. The focus stays on high-stakes crime-solving and action, rather than social messaging or shoehorned-in representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional masculinity, heroism, and family motives are present and unmocked. The show’s moral lines are clear, and it doesn't take potshots at religion, family, or classic values. It’s all about suspense and drama, not subverting cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the show uses a morally ambiguous crime world, it doesn’t villainize traditional views or glorify a specific modern ideology. Alternative perspectives are present through the characters’ conflicts and flawed decisions, avoiding a one-note message.

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