Tyler Perry's Ruthless (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

25%

Tyler Perry's Ruthless2020

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What We Think

'Tyler Perry's Ruthless' puts drama and storytelling before any overt woke agenda. While social issues are present, the show mostly avoids the usual ideological monoculture or heavy-handed cultural revisionism that plague many modern works.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the central cast is predominantly Black, the show centers on story and character over identity politics. The focus remains on dark intrigue and personal motivations rather than overt messaging or forced representation. Diverse characters face real conflict and consequences.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

‘Ruthless’ explores religious cults and moral crises, but doesn’t simply mock religion or traditional family values. It uses these as dramatic devices rather than providing lectures or one-sided subversion. Masculinity and family are portrayed within a complex, albeit troubled, context.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

There’s a strong focus on cult abuse and manipulation, which can be seen as a critique of certain social structures, but the series allows for a variety of conflicted perspectives. Alternative worldviews exist, even if some are exaggerated for drama.

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