
TV Show review
The Haunting of Hill House
Woke Score
Lower is better
- Release Date
- October 12, 2018
- Age Rating
- TV-MA
- Runtime
- N/A
- TV Status
- Ended
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 Haunting of Hill House.
Representation / casting choices
Visible lesbian portrayal for main character Theodora with romantic storylines shown on screen; family casting fits the story's setting naturally with no forced racial or gender swaps highlighted in coverage.
Political / ideological dialogue
No explicit political, activist, or ideological dialogue present; focus remains on personal grief and supernatural events.
Identity-driven story themes
Theodora's queer identity receives visible integration and romantic focus as part of her arc, though core themes center on universal family trauma rather than identity politics.
Institutional / cultural critique
No modern activist framing of patriarchy, systemic issues, or cultural institutions; the haunted house serves as a personal trauma metaphor.
