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Matlock
tv·TV-14·Sep 22, 2024·
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Matlock
tv
TV-14
September 22, 2024
Wokeometer Rating
6Mixed
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Matlock scores 6/10 woke for DEI-driven diverse cast and progressive subplots on #MeToo, police misconduct, and ageism, diverging from the original's apolitical vibe—yet these stay secondary to its gripping revenge premise and Kathy Bates' powerhouse performance.
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Detailed Analysis
"Matlock" is a gender-swapped reboot starring Kathy Bates as septuagenarian attorney Madeline 'Matty' Matlock, who infiltrates a diverse law firm under false pretenses to uncover an opioid cover-up linked to her daughter's death, blending personal revenge with case-of-the-week legal mysteries.
The ensemble features prominent Black, Latino, Asian, and queer (including lesbian) characters, with episodes tackling progressive themes like #MeToo harassment, police misconduct, wrongful convictions, corporate greed, and ageism, often framed through social justice lenses via a dedicated firm team. Its 6/10 woke score reflects noticeable DEI-driven casting, subplots, and messaging that diverge from the original's apolitical procedural style—drawing conservative backlash for prioritizing politics over pure entertainment—yet remain secondary to the core revenge premise, sustaining audience appeal through Bates' performance and renewal.
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 Matlock Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Matlock and scored it 6/10 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 Matlock?
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 Matlock's overall score.
Is Matlock family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Matlock 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 →
