The Restaurant (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

The Restaurant2017

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What We Think

The Restaurant keeps its story focused on compelling, multidimensional characters and authentic period drama. Ideology takes a back seat to family drama and social change, resulting in a refreshingly low level of wokeness.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show mostly centers on historical family dynamics and business intrigue. From what we’ve seen, characters are fleshed out with real motivations, not simply defined by identity checkboxes. Representation is present, but not distracting or shoehorned in for its own sake.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes of family, duty, legacy, and even religion are respected, rather than turned into punchlines. Masculine and feminine roles reflect the era without excessive modern reinterpretation. Any subversions of tradition are subtle and grounded in drama, not ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s a diversity of viewpoints: generational clashes, differing attitudes toward social change, and nuanced portrayals of characters across the ideological spectrum. The show neither preaches nor villainizes alternatives, making it a breath of non-woke air.

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