The Ranch (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

The Ranch2016

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What We Think

The Ranch is about as non-woke as they come these days. Think classic sitcom themes: family, faith, and work, all without mandatory virtue signaling or progressive lectures. Cowboys > campus crusaders here.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The Ranch largely focuses on traditional character dynamics and relatable family struggles. The show values personality over identity boxes and rarely shoehorns diverse characters for points. It’s refreshingly free of forced representation and identity lectures, sticking to good old-fashioned storytelling (and a little crude humor).

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Family, masculinity, work ethic, and religion are presented without cynicism or ridicule. In fact, these elements are the backbone of the show. The series is more likely to roast vegan lattes than traditional values, making it stand out in today’s landscape.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While The Ranch mainly showcases traditional perspectives and dynamics, it doesn’t actively mock alternative views, unless you count gentle ribbing. There’s some light stereotyping, but differing worldviews are played for laughs, not villainized. No ideological uniformity here, just small-town banter.

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