TV Series

Quarry

Name: Quarry
Released: 2016

2016 • Crime, Drama, Thriller • 1 Seasons

Woke Score

2.8

out of 10

Series Overview

Memphis, Tennessee, 1972. Mac Conway and his friend Arthur have just returned home after serving in Vietnam. They reconnect with their families and try to find jobs. However, work is hard to come by for Vietnam vets. Conway gets contacted by a man known simply as The Broker. He recruits hitmen for assignments and believes that Conway would be ideal for this sort of work. Conway is reluctant, but is drawn in once he discovers that Arthur has already accepted a similar offer from The Broker. The Broker gives Conway a code name - Quarry.

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Overall Series Review

Quarry is a masterclass in atmospheric neo-noir that remains remarkably grounded in its 1972 setting. The show follows Mac Conway, a Marine returning from a second tour in Vietnam, only to find himself ostracized by his community and lured into a network of contract killers. It explores the dark underbelly of the American South with a focus on character grit and historical realism. The series excels at capturing the disillusionment of the era without falling into the trap of modern moralizing. By prioritizing the internal struggles of its war-torn protagonists over modern social engineering, the series delivers a visceral, unflinching experience. The production design and writing emphasize the moral decay of the criminal underworld while maintaining a respect for the protagonist's survival instincts and the era's complexities.

Categorical Breakdown

Identity Politics3/10

The narrative captures the racial friction of 1972 Memphis through a historical lens. Friendships are forged in combat and merit. It avoids modern diversity quotas in favor of period-appropriate casting and storytelling.

Oikophobia3/10

The story reflects post-Vietnam cynicism and institutional corruption. It portrays a nation struggling with its identity but maintains a focus on personal honor and survival within a specific historical context.

Feminism2/10

Female characters possess realistic flaws and motives. The show avoids 'Girl Boss' tropes, focusing instead on the strained domestic lives of veterans. Masculinity is presented as hardened and protective.

LGBTQ+4/10

A primary supporting character is a gay man working as a professional hitman. The show depicts his life without utilizing him as a mouthpiece for sexual ideology or deconstructing the nuclear family.

Anti-Theism2/10

The narrative centers on a secular, nihilistic world typical of the noir genre. It lacks overt hostility toward religious institutions or traditional Christian values.

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