

NOVA Season 39: 0/10 wokeness. Pure, apolitical science docs on volcanoes, space, genetics, and disasters—zero ideology, all discovery.
NOVA Season 39 is a exemplary collection of science documentaries that steadfastly prioritizes education and discovery over any form of ideological messaging.
Episodes cover a wide array of neutral, fascinating topics including volcanic eruptions, WWII engineering feats like Bombing Hitler's Dams and 3D Spies, astrophysics in the Fabric of the Cosmos series, genetics in Cracking Your Genetic Code, chemistry in Hunting the Elements, natural disasters such as tsunamis and tornadoes, archaeology like Ice Age Death Trap and Mystery of Easter Island, and space exploration like Ultimate Mars Challenge. Even episodes touching on ethics, such as genetic privacy or forensic errors leading to wrongful convictions, remain firmly grounded in scientific inquiry without veering into activist narratives on systemic oppression, identity politics, or social justice.
There are no instances of DEI-driven casting controversies, race/gender-swapping of established figures (irrelevant in a documentary format), prominent LGBTQ+ representation as a focal point, or creator statements emphasizing progressive agendas. Reception shows no backlash labeling it 'woke' or citing political bias; instead, it exemplifies timeless, apolitical science storytelling that entertains and informs without compromise.
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We've run a full content analysis on NOVA - Season 39 and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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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 →
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