The Stranger (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

The Stranger2020

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What We Think

"The Stranger" is surprisingly restrained for a contemporary show, with only minor whiffs of wokeness. The mystery and suspense remain front and center, with diverse casting handled quietly rather than as a lecture. Not bad by today's standards!

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The plot of "The Stranger" remains focused on mystery, intrigue, and personal secrets. While there are some nods to modern social issues and a token attempt at diverse casting, these factors do not intrude heavily into the storyline or character logic. Character arcs mostly develop on merit and plot relevance.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional family, loyalty, and moral ambiguity are key themes in the show, and these elements aren't shown as inherently problematic or outdated. There's little to suggest active subversion or mocking of traditional values; the critiques focus more on individual choices than big cultural targets.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The series doesn't take obvious shots at dissenting worldviews. Instead, it sticks mostly to character-driven conflict. There's representation, but it's not a soapbox for modern ideological battles, and a spectrum of perspectives are depicted without overt caricature.

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