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Time
tv·15·Jun 6, 2021·
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Time
tv
15
June 6, 2021
Wokeometer Rating
2Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Time sticks to classic prison tales of guilt, redemption, and moral choices without activist framing or identity politics, making it safe neutral entertainment with a low 2/10 woke score.
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Detailed Analysis
Time is a British prison drama series that follows inmates and staff across various facilities, centering on themes of guilt, redemption, and systemic issues in the justice system through personal stories like those of Mark Cobden, Eric McNally, Orla, Kelsey, Abi, and young offenders Peter and James.
The show emphasizes moral dilemmas, institutional pressures, and individual atonement in realistic settings without incorporating critiques of social structures or identity-based narratives. Casting and story elements arise naturally from the prison contexts, with creators drawing from real-life inspirations to focus on human frailty and hope. This approach results in a consistently low emphasis on political or progressive messaging, leading to its overall woke score of 2/10.
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
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on Time 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 Time?
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 Time's overall score.
Is Time family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Time is rated 15. 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 →
