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Good Omens
tv·TV-MA·May 31, 2019·
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Good Omens
tv
TV-MA
May 31, 2019
Wokeometer Rating
6Mixed
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Good Omens: 6/10 woke. S1 stays book-faithful with light diversity and queer subtext; S2/3 amplify LGBTQ+ romance and representation as the core, blending fantasy comedy with modern sensibilities.
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Detailed Analysis
Good Omens follows the unlikely friendship-turned-explicit queer romance between angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley as they navigate apocalyptic threats and heavenly/hellish intrigues in a biblical fantasy comedy adapted from the Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett novel.
Season 1 stays faithful to the source with minor, organic progressive touches like diverse casting and subtle queer subtext that enhance rather than drive the story, while Seasons 2 and 3 amplify LGBTQ+ elements— including on-screen kisses, engineered same-sex relationships, and prominent diverse/disabled representation—positioning identity-driven romance as the emotional core over comedic fantasy adventure. The overall woke score of 6/10 reflects this progression from light, incidental modernity in the book-faithful first season to heavier activist insertions in the original later seasons, diluting the premise with representational mandates that spark audience backlash.
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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Is Good Omens Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Good Omens and scored it 6/10 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 Good Omens?
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 Good Omens's overall score.
Is Good Omens family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Good Omens is rated TV-MA. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score tv shows?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
