The Sounds (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

The Sounds2020

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What We Think

The Sounds is refreshingly low-woke compared to most modern TV, letting the thriller setup and character intrigue take center stage. If you’re tired of preachy narratives, this one keeps its ideological preaching down to a bare minimum.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The Sounds is a New Zealand-set mystery thriller focused primarily on plot and personal drama. There isn’t obvious emphasis on identity politics or sacrificing narrative for ideological points. Character motivations and personal dynamics drive the story rather than box-ticking diversity or forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show’s portrayal of family and relationships comes across as authentic and rooted in the premise’s setting. While there is a modern touch to some of the dynamics, it doesn’t actively undermine religion, masculinity, or traditional values to push an agenda.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The series portrays a range of motives and worldviews. There’s no heavy-handed moral lecturing or cartoonish villainization of any tradition-minded characters. It largely sidesteps current ideological battles, aiming for suspense rather than a lecture series.

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