Tomorrow When the War Began (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Tomorrow When the War Began2016

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What We Think

Tomorrow When the War Began remains largely non-woke, respecting character growth and tradition while only lightly modernizing representations. Minor updates aside, this one isn’t scoring any gold stars from woke-watchers.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The series keeps close to John Marsden's source material, focusing on character-driven drama and survival. While there is some modernized casting and minor tweaks, diverse representation doesn't overshadow the plot. Character growth is earned, not handed out based solely on identity traits.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional themes like loyalty, friendship, sacrifice, and family remain central. Some elements are updated for modern audiences, but the story doesn’t undermine traditional values, and masculine as well as feminine traits are both highlighted as strengths.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

The show presents a range of worldviews within its group of teenagers. There’s little mocking or caricature of alternative opinions, and most characters are developed with nuance rather than squeezing them into ideological boxes.

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