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tv·TV-14·Sep 17, 2012·
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Revolution

tv
TV-14
September 17, 2012
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Audience Woke Score
No Ratings Yet
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke

TL;DR Verdict

Revolution keeps its 2/10 woke score by focusing purely on action-packed survival, family reunions, and militia battles without identity politics or social messaging.

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Detailed Analysis

Revolution is a post-apocalyptic adventure series following survivors like the Matheson family as they navigate a blackout-ravaged America, engaging in militia conflicts, rebellions against authoritarian groups such as the Monroe Militia and later the Patriots, and efforts to restore power while prioritizing family reunification and personal alliances.

Across the reviewed seasons, the narrative stays tightly focused on action-driven plots involving rescues, battles, and strategic resistance without any references to systemic oppression, identity politics, or critiques of traditional norms. Casting remains organic to the setting, featuring capable characters like Charlie Matheson in straightforward heroic roles, and production choices avoid any DEI-driven elements or LGBTQ+ subplots. This consistent emphasis on conventional survival storytelling and character drama, rather than progressive messaging, underpins the show's overall content rating of 2/10.

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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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Seasons

Revolution - Season 1
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Directed by

  • Charles Beeson
  • Steve Boyum
  • Frederick E. O. Toye
16 more directors
  • Helen Shaver
  • John F. Showalter
  • Jon Cassar
  • Nick Copus
  • David Boyd
  • Ernest R. Dickerson
  • Félix Alcalá
  • Guy Norman Bee
  • Jon Favreau
  • Liz Friedlander
  • Michael Offer
  • Miguel Sapochnik
  • Omar Madha
  • Philip Sgriccia
  • Roxann Dawson
  • Sanford Bookstaver

Is Revolution Woke?

We've run a full content analysis on Revolution 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 Revolution?

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 Revolution's overall score.

Is Revolution family-friendly?

Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Revolution 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 →

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