Thinkistan (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

Thinkistan flirts with woke themes, urban elitism, language, and social identity, but generally remains more nuanced than many modern series. Its portrayal of tradition versus modernity occasionally tips toward the preachy, but isn’t entirely one-sided. Expect mild wokeness, not a full-on sermon.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Thinkistan primarily focuses on the merit and rivalry between its two leads, from different backgrounds. However, it tips into emphasizing social identity and linguistic/cultural divides, which can sometimes overshadow deeper character development or creativity. The show generally avoids outright forced representation, but still rides the line.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The series sometimes pokes fun at traditional values and presents modernity, urban life, and English-speaking identity as inherently superior or aspirational. Stereotypes of 'old-school' attitudes are gently mocked. Still, it stops short of demonizing family or tradition entirely, taking a mostly balanced approach with some bias.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the series highlights linguistic and class divides, portrayals of more traditional or regional perspectives are sometimes one-note or sources of comic relief. However, the lead characters' backgrounds are both explored, which adds some nuance. There is little real debate about the merits of either worldview beyond surface tension.

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