Tokyo Vice (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Tokyo Vice2022

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What We Think

Tokyo Vice stands out as impressively non-woke for a modern series. Its focus on story and nuanced cultural interplay keeps ideology in check, avoiding heavy-handed messaging or superficial diversity. A rare example of narrative-first television these days.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Tokyo Vice mostly centers on plot and character development, with identity politics taking a backseat. Diversity in casting fits the Japanese setting and feels story-driven, not artificially imposed. The narrative is focused on crime and corruption, with character flaws and arcs preserved.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Family dynamics, traditional masculinity, and cultural expectations are depicted without mockery or revisionist reinterpretation. The show respects both American and Japanese values, exploring their tension rather than undermining them. The series avoids making traditional norms appear outdated or villainous.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While modern themes exist, alternative viewpoints receive fair treatment. The show gives space to different moral codes and cultural perspectives, allowing internal debate. Viewers get a nuanced view of crime, justice, and morality without oversimplification or caricatured antagonists.

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