Working the Engels (2014) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

20%

Working the Engels2014

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What We Think

Working the Engels lands firmly in the non-woke camp. If you’re allergic to boxes being ticked for their own sake, this one relies on classic sitcom antics and character-driven plots. Nothing revolutionary here, just old-fashioned family dysfunction played for laughs.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Working the Engels doesn’t appear to aggressively prioritize identity over story. While it features a female-led cast, character quirks and storylines seem to stem from personality and family dynamic rather than overtly ideological representation. The narrative is generally comedic and situational, not driven by checking diversity boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Traditional family and work themes are played for laughs but aren’t mocked or subverted for modern sensibilities. Masculinity, religion, and heritage aren’t pathologized or aggressively reimagined. The show sticks to comedic dysfunction without diving into culture-wars territory.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There’s no overt villainization of traditional worldviews or blatant ideological uniformity. Characters have differing motives, flaws, and beliefs, with humor stemming from their idiosyncrasies rather than ideological lectures. Alternative views are present without being cartoonishly maligned or erased.

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