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The Good Cop
tv·TV-PG·Sep 21, 2018·
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The Good Cop
tv
TV-PG
September 21, 2018
Wokeometer Rating
1Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
The Good Cop earns its 1/10 score by focusing on classic whodunits and father-son banter with zero identity politics or social agendas, making it reliably safe, neutral entertainment.
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Detailed Analysis
The Good Cop is a straightforward, light-hearted murder-mystery procedural comedy centered on the father-son dynamic between straitlaced NYPD detective TJ Caruso and his rule-breaking ex-con father Big Tony.
The series emphasizes classic puzzle-solving and generational clashes through standard cases and undercover scenarios, drawing humor from odd-couple tropes rather than any social or political themes. Supporting characters serve incidental roles without advancing identity politics or systemic critiques. This approach results in a low woke score of 1/10 as the show prioritizes family-friendly entertainment and traditional storytelling over messaging.
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Is The Good Cop Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on The Good Cop and scored it 1/10 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 The Good Cop?
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 The Good Cop's overall score.
Is The Good Cop family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). The Good Cop 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 →
