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Years and Years
tv·TV-MA·May 14, 2019·
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Years and Years
tv
TV-MA
May 14, 2019
Wokeometer Rating
8Woke
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Years and Years pushes progressive ideology by framing populism as the enemy in its dystopian family saga, earning an 8/10 woke score that signals heavy messaging best avoided.
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Detailed Analysis
Years and Years uses a dystopian narrative centered on the Lyons family to advance progressive ideological framing as its core engine.
It depicts the rise of a populist leader opposed by the morally framed family resistance, incorporating themes of identity and inclusivity throughout. The creator's emphasis on diversity and exclusion from traditional TV shapes the storytelling, leading to overt liberal messaging that critics and audiences note as checking progressive boxes. The premise relies on systemic-oppression and anti-populist elements, resulting in an overall woke score of 8/10.
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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Is Years and Years Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on Years and Years and scored it 8/10 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 Years and Years?
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 Years and Years's overall score.
Is Years and Years family-friendly?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). Years and Years 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 →
