The Real O'Neals (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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89%

The Real O'Neals2016

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What We Think

The Real O’Neals is about as subtle as a rainbow parade when it comes to modern ideology, prioritizing identity, upending faith and family, and rarely giving traditional views a fair shake. If ‘woke sitcom’ was a genre, this would be its gold standard.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The show puts a heavy focus on identity, particularly the coming out story of its lead, arguably prioritizing these themes over traditional family or faith-based arcs. Some characters feel crafted to represent ideological points rather than organic personalities, which can sometimes make the narrative feel a bit on-the-nose.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Much of the humor and conflict centers around poking fun at Catholic family values, traditional religion, and heteronormative expectations. The series consistently subverts and critiques these foundations, making classic family and religious traditions seem outdated or laughable.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Those upholding traditional perspectives often serve as the butt of jokes, rather than being given sympathetic or nuanced representation. Alternative worldviews almost exclusively appear as obstacles to progress, with little real debate or pluralism on display.

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