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Leverage
tv·TV-14·Dec 7, 2008·
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Leverage
tv
TV-14
December 7, 2008
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Leverage scores a low 2/10 by delivering classic heist plots and found-family team dynamics centered on skill-based cons against corrupt elites, with zero identity politics or systemic messaging. The result is safe, neutral entertainment built purely around story and redemption.
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Detailed Analysis
Leverage follows a team of con artists and thieves, led by Nate Ford, who execute elaborate heists and Robin Hood-style schemes targeting corrupt corporations, bankers, CEOs, and officials to aid ordinary victims, with storylines centered on individual greed, institutional malfeasance, and personal redemption arcs across its seasons.
The series draws from classic caper traditions and emphasizes team dynamics as a form of found family, without embedding narratives of systemic oppression, identity-based grievances, or critiques of traditional norms. Its five core characters operate through skill-based roles in vigilante equity plots that highlight accountability for specific wrongdoers rather than broader activist frameworks, with any cast diversity arising organically from the 2008 premise instead of ideological messaging. This consistent focus on economic justice and anti-elite cons, free of modern social justice elements, underpins the show's overall content rating of 2/10.
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Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on Leverage and scored it 2/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in Leverage?
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 Leverage's overall score.
Is Leverage family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Leverage is rated TV-14. 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 →
