Shows You Need To Watch To Stay Woke

Over the years, instead of just being a source of entertainment, movies and shows have taken on the responsibility to spread awareness. A good amount of shows and movies released these days can help us stay aware. Today I’ll give you the top five shows you need to watch to stay woke. The shows in this list deal with issues like homophobia and racism.

In our society the tendency of us being ignorant about what’s happening around us is high. These shows will help you stay woke and informed about everything that is happening around us.

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#1 When They See Us

‘When They See Us’ is based on the 1989 Case of the Central Park Jogger. It is a dramatisation of the wrongful conviction of five coloured teenage boys in the case of a woman who was gangraped in Central Park. The boys now known as The Exonerated Five spent almost seven years in jail. They were released after the confession of a convicted murderer and DNA evidence that connected him to the crime. The series follows the racial profiling of five teenage boys failed by a judicial system based on the principal of equality. This show not only helps us understand the racism of the past but also how it still persists.

#2 The Good Doctor

‘The Good Doctor’ is an ABC drama revolving around the life of an autistic doctor Shaun Murphy. Apart from promoting the acceptance of people on the spectrum it also deals with many societal issues. From discriminatory practices towards people of colour to the patriarchal structures in the workplace, the shows covers almost everything. Each episode deals with a new issue keeping the viewer informed and making them look at situations with an open mind.

#3 13 Reasons Why

This controversial show produced by Selena Gomez and released on Netflix in 2017 covered the problem of suicide extensively. The story revolves around the suicide of Hannah Baker and the tapes she left behind. It’s direct approach towards toxic heights of bullying and sexual harassment raised a lot of questions from critics and analysts. Even though everyone has a different perspective, the majority still believes the show to be a success. Watching the show will open your eyes to the myriad of faults in our behaviour that can push people over the edge easily.

#4 The Marvellous Mrs. Maisel

This Amazon Prime show primarily revolves around the life of Miriam Maisel. She had everything a woman was supposed to want. The show deals with what happens when the ‘perfect’  life of a woman falls apart. When her husband leaves her, Miriam begins her journey of self discovery when her husband leaves her. The show openly challenges institutionalised sexism and persistent family structures. The writing is vocal and questions conventional career choices for women and stands as a powerful source of feminist values.

#5 Made In Heaven

This Amazon Prime web series deals with a conglomerate of societal issues. The story revolves around the lives of two wedding planners who arrange weddings for different families. Every episode deals with a new wedding and with it, new problems. With its bold writing this show unravels the issues of homophobia, honour killings, party politics, dowry and class and with that making us question the very institution of marriage.

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