Will (2017) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

90%

Will2017

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What We Think

If your idea of Shakespeare involves Elizabethan drag with a side of 21st-century social commentary, “Will” is your show. Historical accuracy and authentic cultural context are sacrificed to promote a modern agenda, making this a textbook example of Hollywood’s obsession with ‘wokeness’ at the expense of substance.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

“Will” appears to prioritize modern identity themes over historical accuracy, with casting and character decisions reflecting present-day ideology rather than the realities of Elizabethan England. There’s a notable focus on sexuality, race, and rebellion at the expense of a grounded Shakespeare biopic, making narrative integrity take a hit.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show freely rewrites history, downplaying Christianity’s influence and using modern dialogue and attitudes toward gender and sexuality. It subverts traditional gender roles and trivializes religious conviction. It’s as if Elizabethan England is just modern London with fancier costumes.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Traditional and religious perspectives are usually filtered through caricature or antagonism, with little room for genuine debate. The majority of characters voice only progressive values, leaving token “old-fashioned” views for the obligatory villain or overbearing parents. Pluralism is not this show’s strong suit.

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