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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
tv·TV-PG·Jan 3, 1993·
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
tv
TV-PG
January 3, 1993
Wokeometer Rating
3Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
DS9 scores a low 3/10 on wokeness: organic diversity and subtle themes boost its epic story, war, and adventure without forced politics or lectures.
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Detailed Analysis
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a serialized sci-fi series centered on Deep Space Nine station near a stable wormhole, exploring interstellar politics, the aftermath of Cardassian occupation of Bajor, religious prophecy with Sisko as Emissary, escalating Dominion threats, and full-scale war, blending adventure, military strategy, character-driven drama, and moral complexities.
Its organically diverse cast—including a Black male lead, strong female characters like Kira and Dax, and actors from varied backgrounds—aligns with Star Trek traditions, while incidental progressive themes like anti-colonialism, prejudice, identity fluidity (e.g., Trill symbionts), and isolated social commentaries (e.g., racism in 'Far Beyond the Stars,' a same-sex kiss in 'Rejoined') integrate into the narrative without dominating arcs or serving as overt lectures. The overall woke score of 3/10 reflects these noticeable but non-central ideological elements, which enhance storytelling depth amid escapist war-focused entertainment, free from forced DEI, creator activism, or contemporary backlash.
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
Detailed BreakdownPro
Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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Privacy policySeasons
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 1
Mixed
6
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 2
Mixed
5
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 3
Based
3
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 4
Based
3
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 5
Based
2
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 6
Based
3
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Season 7
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2
Directed by
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- Jonathan West
- Kim Friedman
- Paul Lynch
- Reza Badiyi
- Corey Allen
- David Carson
- Stephen L. Posey
- Victor Lobl
- Jesús Salvador Treviño
- Jonathan Frakes
- Michael Dorn
- Alexander Siddig
- Anson Williams
- Chip Chalmers
- John T. Kretchmer
- Allan Eastman
- Andrew Robinson
- Gabrielle Beaumont
- Robert Legato
- Robert Scheerer
- Robert Wiemer
- Tony Dow
Is Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and scored it 3/10 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 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
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 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's overall score.
Is Star Trek: Deep Space Nine family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is rated TV-PG. 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 →
