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What We Do in the Shadows
tv·TV-MA·Mar 27, 2019·
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What We Do in the Shadows
tv
TV-MA
March 27, 2019
Wokeometer Rating
6Mixed
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
The series mixes absurd vampire comedy with noticeable pansexual normalization and queer character elements treated as unremarkable background traits, keeping them secondary to humor rather than the premise and earning a moderate 6/10 rating.
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Detailed Analysis
What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary comedy following inept vampires in Staten Island as they pursue absurd schemes for domination and navigate roommate dynamics through supernatural farce.
Across the reviewed seasons, the series normalizes pansexual and fluid sexualities among the vampire characters as an organic part of their immortal lifestyle, with creators stating all characters are pansexual and incorporating elements like same-sex encounters, polyamory references, and Guillermo's coming-out arc. These representations influence interactions and subplots but remain secondary to the core humor of power struggles, road trips, and mishaps, without activist framing or systemic critiques.
Casting stays consistent with the established ensemble and original roles. This approach of prominent yet non-foundational inclusive themes alongside farce-driven storytelling underpins the show's overall content rating of 6/10.
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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We've run a full content analysis on What We Do in the Shadows and scored it 6/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
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What kind of woke content is in What We Do in the Shadows?
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 What We Do in the Shadows's overall score.
Is What We Do in the Shadows family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). What We Do in the Shadows 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.
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