Those About to Die (2024) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

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Those About to Die2024

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What We Think

“Those About to Die” is a textbook case of historical drama filtered through a heavy modern lens, with forced diversity casting, revisionist morality, and a homogenized ideological outlook. It’s high-gloss woke with little patience for authenticity.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The show appears to prioritize historical revisionism and identity-driven casting over organic storytelling. Diverse characters are placed in roles and scenarios that stretch credulity for ancient Rome, making representation often feel forced and front-and-center at the expense of narrative immersion.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional cultural tenets, especially around masculinity, Roman religion, and family dynamics, are frequently portrayed as problematic or outdated. The show seems intent on spotlighting modern moral lessons rather than letting Roman culture stand on its own historical terms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Viewpoints contrary to current progressive ideologies are mostly absent or shown as villainous. The characters almost universally express values and perspectives that feel oddly modern for the Roman setting, with barely a hint of counterpoint or sincere ideological debate.

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