Veep (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

48%

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What We Think

Veep leans into a comedic criticism of politics rather than overt woke messaging. While traditional norms get mocked, it doesn't rise to high levels of woke ideology, more irreverent than activist.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Veep is primarily focused on political satire and character-driven comedy. There's little indication that diversity casting or identity politics override storytelling or character development. The main characters, regardless of background, are deeply flawed and the narrative does not hinge on modern ideological themes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The show does poke fun at traditional values, politicians, and occasionally at concepts like family and marriage, but this is usually for comedic effect rather than direct ideological critique. Still, masculinity is often lampooned, and traditional roles are not exactly celebrated.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The world of Veep tends to mock all sides, but traditional or alternative views are rarely depicted as virtuous. Most characters align with a cynical, progressive-leaning worldview, though overt 'woke' messaging is minimal.

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