Timeless (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

80%

Timeless2016

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What We Think

Timeless is slick and entertaining, but its historical time-travel premise is often hijacked by present-day identity politics. Expect frequent modern ideological messaging and very little space given to non-woke perspectives.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Timeless often foregrounds identity themes, sometimes shaping historical events through a present-day ideological lens. Its character roster and casting choices clearly favor modern diversity quotas, and some dialogue feels shoehorned in to highlight contemporary social issues. While the storytelling remains engaging, these choices occasionally distract from organic character growth and historical plausibility.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show regularly reinterprets classic American history, emphasizing instances of oppression and downplaying traditional cultural milestones. Masculine characters, especially white men of history, are frequently portrayed as obstacles or relics, while female and minority leads are rendered as more virtuous or competent by today’s standards. Family and religion take a backseat to theme-driven narratives.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Timeless doesn't shy away from critiquing traditional perspectives; most alternative viewpoints are at best naive, at worst antagonistic. There is a clear moral through-line, with little genuine debate, dissent usually comes from caricatured opposition. The worldview is overwhelmingly modern and uniform, lacking sincere pluralism or nuance.

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