Vinyl (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

15%

Vinyl2016

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What We Think

"Vinyl" keeps its focus on period authenticity and gritty drama rather than modern ideological messaging. It’s about as non-woke as prestige TV gets in the 2010s, warts and all.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

"Vinyl" largely prioritizes story, character flaws, and the grime of the 1970s rock scene. Diverse representation exists, but casting generally fits the era and thematic context. Ideological themes, when present, tend to serve character arcs rather than agenda.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The show treats traditional masculinity, family, and old-school entertainment industry culture mostly at face value, sometimes even glamorizing the chaos. Critiques of the era focus on excess and corruption, not indictments of broader cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews are acknowledged, and characters frequently debate values. There's little evidence of ideological uniformity or the villainization of tradition; the antiheroes are flawed rather than ideological mouthpieces.

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