The Starter Wife (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

The Starter Wife2016

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What We Think

For its time, 'The Starter Wife' stays mostly non-woke, opting for satire and light social commentary over ideological messaging. It prioritizes story and character over identity politics, making it a relatively safe pick for those weary of today’s culture wars.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

While the show centers on a woman starting over after divorce, the emphasis remains on character growth and satire rather than heavy-handed identity politics. Casting seems organic, and characters are not defined solely by their demographics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family values come under some critique, there’s a comic take on divorce culture and gender dynamics, but nothing strongly hostile to religion or masculinity. The show is more light-hearted than revolutionary.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There are some tongue-in-cheek jabs at Hollywood and modern relationships, but alternative viewpoints aren’t demonized. Pluralism is present, and the focus is on satire, not a strict ideological line.

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