Up Here (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Up Here2023

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What We Think

"Up Here" certainly gives off a modern, mildly "woke" vibe: diverse casting, flipped gender roles, and standard-issue ideological consensus. It's not a total parade of identity politics, but tradition isn't exactly the star of the show either. If you're looking for boundary-pushing wokeness, it's a solid mid-tier example.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While "Up Here" has moments of genuine character exploration, it occasionally leans into identity-based plot beats that feel a bit tacked on. Diverse representation is prominent, and sometimes characters are defined more by modern archetypes than by organic development. It doesn't fully derail the narrative, but the influence is noticeable.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show tends to question and poke fun at traditional relationship roles, with masculinity often depicted as fumbling or clueless. While it doesn’t outright attack cultural foundations, it certainly flips the script in a way that could be seen as emphasizing modern values over tradition.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Most characters share a fairly uniform worldview centered around contemporary values, with little meaningful challenge or debate. Alternative perspectives, especially those rooted in tradition, are brushed off or lightly mocked rather than sincerely developed.

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