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The Stand
tv·TV-MA·Dec 17, 2020·
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The Stand
tv
TV-MA
December 17, 2020
Wokeometer Rating
6Mixed
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
The Stand earns a 6/10 through targeted diversity casting in key roles while keeping the core good-versus-evil story intact and free of heavy ideological messaging.
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Detailed Analysis
The Stand is a 2020 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's novel, following survivors of a plague who align with either Mother Abagail's forces of good or Randall Flagg's evil in a post-apocalyptic world.
The show incorporates deliberate casting changes to increase diversity, such as making Larry Underwood Black and transforming Ralph Brentner into a Native American woman named Ray Brentner, as stated by the showrunner to reflect modern demographics. Despite these updates, the central narrative remains focused on the epic good-versus-evil conflict without emphasizing identity politics or social justice themes.
This results in a moderate level of progressive elements primarily through character representation rather than plot or messaging. The content rating stands at 6/10 due to these targeted diversity efforts alongside the traditional storytelling framework.
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 The Stand Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on The Stand 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 The Stand?
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 Stand's overall score.
Is The Stand family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). The Stand is rated TV-MA. 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 →
