The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea2021

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What We Think

A rare example of a modern docu-series that prioritizes storytelling over ideology. 'The Raincoat Killer' avoids the usual injection of woke talking points and instead focuses on the facts, making it refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The documentary largely sticks to the facts of the serial killer case and does not shoehorn in identity politics or forced representation. The series focuses on criminal investigation, not modern ideological themes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

There is no apparent criticism or revisionism regarding religion, family, masculinity, or traditional cultural values. The show presents the events in their Korean context without editorializing.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The show does not villainize traditional perspectives or push a singular ideological narrative. It is primarily about crime and societal response, not modern culture wars.

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