What We Do in the Shadows (2019) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Do in the Shadows2019

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What We Think

"What We Do in the Shadows" definitely has a modern, irreverent edge, poking fun at traditional values, and featuring a fairly uniform progressive perspective. While it isn’t the wokest show around, its playful subversion and uniformity put it comfortably on the woke side of the spectrum.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While the show largely focuses on humor and supernatural hijinks, it occasionally leans into identity-based humor and modern social commentary. Diverse characters are present, some of whom receive a slightly exaggerated competence or immunity to criticism, but overall, the series still values unique personalities and comedic flaws.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional institutions and masculine figures are often depicted as outdated or mocked, with many jokes at the expense of historical norms. Religion and family are only referenced in passing, usually for comedic effect, and rarely treated seriously. This subversive approach underscores a modern irreverence for older values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Most characters share a contemporary, progressive worldview, with traditional perspectives mainly played for laughs. There are few, if any, sincere representations of dissenting or classic viewpoints, and alternative ideologies usually become comedic targets rather than genuine alternatives.

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