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Dirk Gently
tv·TV-PG·Mar 5, 2012·
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Dirk Gently
tv
TV-PG
March 5, 2012
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Dirk Gently sticks to classic whimsical detective mysteries and interconnected plots with zero identity politics or activist messaging. This keeps it neutral entertainment and earns a woke score of 1/10.
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Detailed Analysis
"Dirk Gently" is a 2010-2012 BBC adaptation of Douglas Adams' comic detective novels, following eccentric holistic detective Dirk Gently as he solves interconnected mysteries involving murder, time travel, AI research, and client cases across its episodes.
The narrative adheres to classic genre conventions of whimsical sci-fi detective storytelling, with plots centered on traditional mystery elements like guarding an AI robot and investigating stalkers or Pentagon-linked deaths, without any progressive thematic framing. Casting and creator intent align strictly with source material norms and the original premise of interconnectedness, avoiding any identity-based subplots or critiques of traditional norms. This results in an overall woke score of 1/10, as the show maintains focus on lighthearted mystery-solving free from identity politics, systemic oppression themes, or activist messaging.
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We've run a full content analysis on Dirk Gently and scored it 1/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in Dirk Gently?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into Dirk Gently's overall score.
Is Dirk Gently family-friendly?
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