The Velvet Collection (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

45%

The Velvet Collection2017

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What We Think

The Velvet Collection gently dips its toes into “woke” waters, but keeps its narrative rooted in traditional drama and personal stakes. If you’re looking for non-woke viewing, it’s middling, certainly not a flagrant offender compared to many recent productions.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The Velvet Collection largely focuses on character-driven drama in a 1960s fashion house setting. While some identity elements are present, the show generally prioritizes storytelling and personality over ticking diversity checkboxes. It doesn't appear that major roles are cast solely for ideological representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional themes such as family, romance, and ambition are at the show’s core. While there are hints of modern values and some progressive subplots, they are woven into a classic period drama structure without blatantly undermining historical or cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Some progressive ideals make their way into the plot, but alternative viewpoints are not aggressively mocked or villainized. The script occasionally winks at modern sensibilities, though pluralism exists among the cast’s motives and beliefs.

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