Why are shows like Starfleet Academy and Shrinking flooded with one-star reviews? The answer may reveal less about television—and more about the psychology of culture wars.
Really thoughtful read. I especially appreciated this
The term woke originally meant something quite simple: Being awake to injustice. However, in recent years, it has undergone a remarkable semantic inversion. For some critics, woke has become shorthand for any narrative that asks viewers to empathize with someone outside their tribe.
This is why stories about immigration policy, systemic injustice, or forgiveness trigger such strong reactions. They are perceived not as entertainment but as ideological intrusion. They become “the enemy.”
Really thoughtful read. I especially appreciated this