Trial by Media (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

85%

Trial by Media2020

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What We Think

Trial by Media is a prime example of modern docuseries prioritizing ideology over complexity. With its emphasis on identity politics and its habit of critiquing the old guard without real nuance, it offers viewers a heavy dose of woke storytelling. Not much room for non-woke perspectives here.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The series often foregrounds subjects' identities and social issues over the facts of each case, sometimes framing narratives to fit broader ideological points. This focus can come at the expense of balanced storytelling and leaves little room for ambiguity or nuance in character motivations.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Several episodes reinterpret or challenge traditional institutions, like the justice system or family, often highlighting their flaws through a distinctly modern lens. While it aims for critique, the approach can feel more like an attack on foundational values than sincere exploration, especially through selected case framing.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The show leans heavily on one worldview, critiquing traditional systems, without seriously entertaining or representing counter-positions except as negative examples. Alternative perspectives get minimal airtime, mostly portrayed through the mistakes or misdeeds of traditionalist characters.

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