
TV Show review
The Durrells
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- April 3, 2016
- Age Rating
- TV-PG
- Runtime
- 46 min
Where to Watch
United States · Last checked 5/13/2026
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Breakdown
Factors & Ratings
These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The Durrells.
Representation / casting choices
Period-appropriate British cast for the Durrell family and fitting local Greek actors for island roles; no forced diversity, race or gender swaps, or visible identity signaling.
Political / ideological dialogue
Dialogue stays character-driven and comedic with zero political speeches, activist language, or modern social commentary.
Identity-driven story themes
Story revolves around family resilience, childhood curiosity, romance, and island life without any identity politics, representation arcs, or group-based messaging.
Institutional / cultural critique
No portrayals of toxic masculinity, patriarchy, capitalism, or Western institutions as flawed; traditional family structures and historical setting are presented warmly and without modern reframing.
