The Vampire Diaries (2009) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

18%

The Vampire Diaries2009

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What We Think

For its time, 'The Vampire Diaries' was fairly standard fare with little of the overt woke revisionism or agenda-pushing seen in later years. It holds up as a relatively non-woke supernatural drama.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show mostly emphasizes supernatural romance and classic teen drama over modern identity politics. Characters are written with individual motivations and flaws, and there’s little indication that representation outweighs storytelling priorities. The main draw remains character-driven conflict, not overt messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like family, loyalty, and morality are front and center, with plotlines often revolving around protecting loved ones or wrestling with guilt. Masculinity isn’t pathologized, and gender roles are largely intact with some modern updates but nothing wildly revisionist for its era.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While some progressive attitudes seep in (inevitable for late-2000s CW), the show avoids demonizing traditional perspectives and generally offers a spectrum of worldviews, albeit in a soapy, melodramatic format. There’s little sign of true ideological monoculture by today’s standards.

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