Based on 2 seasons, 18 episodes · through August 1, 2018
SIX is a military action drama that follows the high-stakes missions and personal lives of Navy SEAL Team Six. The show focuses on the psychological toll of combat, brotherhood, and the moral gray areas of the war on terror. The cast features modern diversity, including a Black, a Hispanic, and a Muslim-American SEAL, alongside a prominent female CIA operative in the second season. These roles are presented within the realistic setting of contemporary military and intelligence operations. The narrative centers on gritty, high-intensity action, battlefield ethics, and family struggles on the homefront.
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These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for SIX.
Woke representation / casting
The core SEAL team features a diverse lineup of operators, including Black, Hispanic, and Muslim characters, and Season 2 introduces a prominent female CIA agent played by Olivia Munn. These roles reflect the modern makeup of the U.S. military and intelligence community rather than serving as forced identity signaling, keeping the casting realistic and well-integrated into the story.
30%
Woke political dialogue
Dialogue is heavily dominated by tactical communication, military terminology, and domestic family issues. While characters occasionally discuss the morality of their actions and civilian casualties, the conversations remain focused on the emotional and ethical realities of combat rather than modern activist talking points.
0%
Identity-driven story themes
The narrative focuses on brotherhood, PTSD, and the toll of military service on families. Subplots touching on identity, such as a Black SEAL whose father was a civil rights activist, are treated as personal family conflicts rather than systemic ideological critiques. There are no LGBTQ+ themes or storylines.
10%
Western institutional / cultural critique
The series explores the dark underbelly of the war on terror, including an extrajudicial killing by a SEAL and ruthless CIA interrogation tactics. However, these elements are framed as gritty, realistic depictions of modern warfare and personal moral failings rather than a systemic critique of Western institutions or colonialism.
15%
Woke character or canon changes
Not relevant
0%
Anti-woke backlash and complaints
The series did not spark any notable anti-woke complaints or backlash regarding diversity or social-justice messaging. Audiences and veterans generally accepted it as a gritty and realistic military drama.
0%
Creator track record context
The creative team is led by military veterans and writers with very low woke scores, such as David Broyles (0) and Bruce C. McKenna (0), though a few progressive directors like Lesli Linka Glatter (35) and Kimberly Peirce (85) directed individual episodes.
20%
Production
