Women's Murder Club (2007) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

45%

Women's Murder Club2007

In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected speech. These reviews reflect personal opinions and not statements of fact.

What We Think

Women's Murder Club presents a female-driven narrative that challenged norms for its time but stops short of modern levels of ideological uniformity or narrative sacrifice. Not overtly 'woke', it's more a byproduct of emergent 2000s empowerment.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While the show centers on four professional women solving crimes, it generally develops their personalities and relationships rather than reducing them to identity traits. The casting and character design feel reasonably organic, though some viewers may view the all-female lead dynamic as forced by today's standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

Women's Murder Club does subtly challenge traditional gender roles, focusing on empowered women in typically male-dominated jobs. However, it avoids outright mocking of masculinity, religion, or family, letting traditional dynamics coexist with its progressive elements.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The show showcases strong female camaraderie, but doesn't aggressively villainize traditional viewpoints. Alternative perspectives exist, even if the female leads take center stage. There's a trace of early empowerment but not the all-consuming mono-narrative we see in more modern offerings.

User Reviews

No user reviews received yet.

Please leave a review and let the world know what you think.
Your review will be kept completely anonymous.

Your Review

Comments

Users Also Viewed

35%

15%

15%

34%

Movie poster for The Education of Max Bickford

Movie poster for The Pretender: Island of the Haunted

15%

Disclaimer: In a free society the right to critique art is essential and protected as a form of free speech and freedom of expression. The reviews and commentary on this site represent personal opinions and interpretations. They are not statements of fact and should not be taken as factual claims about any individual, company, or creative work.