Curfew Drama: Fuel for Misandry or an Opportunity to Challenge It?

I’m here to rant about the upcoming drama Curfew—a show that hasn’t even aired yet but has already set my blood boiling. The premise? A dystopian future where men are under a strict curfew from 7 PM to 7 AM, their movements tracked like prisoners and they’re monitored via ankle tags because—wait for it—men are all dangerous. It sounds eerily similar to the ludicrous calls for a men’s curfew that cropped up in the wake of Sarah Everard’s tragic death. As if collective punishment of an entire gender was ever a reasonable solution. The response to that tragedy, while rooted in genuine concern, devolved into a collective panic that suggested men should be treated as potential criminals simply because of their gender. This is not just lazy thinking; it’s a gross oversimplification of a complex issue. Yes, women need to feel safe in public spaces…but we all do- regardless of gender, so vilifying an entire gender as inherently dangerous is not the solution. 

I mean, come on, are we really still pushing the tired narrative that all men are threats? How many times do we need to be reminded that threats don’t have a gender? I was stalked by a woman, and trust me, it wasn’t any less terrifying because she happened to share the same chromosome setup as me. When are we going to stop fueling misandry and admit that dangerous individuals come in all forms, and gender-based fearmongering only makes things worse?

This whole men’s curfew concept is about as lazy and problematic as it gets. The assumption that all men are predators is not just inaccurate—it’s harmful. It paints men as ticking time bombs, ready to snap the second the clock strikes 7 PM. It fuels an already festering misandrist attitude under the guise of "women’s safety," and frankly, I'm sick of it. Let’s not forget that there are men who feel unsafe walking the streets at night too. Are we so committed to this narrative that we’re willing to ignore their safety and humanity?

It’s worth noting that threats do not have a singular identity. I have personally experienced stalking by a woman, which is a reminder that danger can manifest in many forms, regardless of gender. The notion that all men pose a threat is not only misleading but deeply harmful, reinforcing stereotypes that fuel division rather than fostering understanding. We live in a society where women can be just as dangerous as men, yet the discourse around safety often ignores this fact.

The Curfew drama risks perpetuating a narrative that not only fuels misandry but also fails to address the real issues of violence and harassment in society. The idea that men must be monitored, treated like criminals for merely existing in public at night, is an extreme that does little to promote genuine safety for women. As noted by multiple sources, the portrayal of men as perpetual threats has real-world consequences, contributing to a culture of mistrust and fear between genders. Furthermore, the show seems to rely on sensationalism rather than a nuanced exploration of gender dynamics. Instead of tackling the complexities of safety, violence, and the nuances of human behavior, it simplifies these issues into a black-and-white narrative. What happens when a woman is found murdered during curfew hours? The premise suggests that the system is foolproof, ignoring the fact that systemic issues around violence and safety cannot be resolved through punitive measures alone.

Now, to be fair, Curfew hasn’t aired yet, and I’m open to being proven wrong. If this drama uses its platform to call out the absurdity of a men’s curfew and critiques the underlying misandry of the idea, then I’ll gladly eat my words. Maybe it’ll challenge these stereotypes instead of encouraging them. I hope that’s where the show goes. Because if not, it’s just another piece of media reinforcing the idea that men are dangerous by default, so I’m not saying that Curfew can’t change my mind. If the show uses its platform to critique the absurdity of a men’s curfew and the underlying misandrist attitudes that accompany it, I’ll be the first to applaud it. Perhaps it will serve as a catalyst for important conversations about safety that do not resort to demonizing men. However, I worry that the show will simply reinforce the prevailing narrative that pits genders against each other, rather than promoting understanding and collaboration.

Ultimately, real safety for women will come not from fostering distrust between genders but from addressing the root causes of violence and harassment. We need to move beyond the notion of men as threats and start recognizing the diversity of experiences and motivations behind human behavior. Curfew has the potential to be a powerful commentary on these issues, but if it chooses to lean into misandry, it risks becoming just another vehicle for divisive narratives that do nothing to advance the conversation on safety and equality.

Let’s hope this drama surprises us and uses its platform wisely. Because in a world already rife with division, we don’t need more fuel for the fire.

In the end, real safety for women won’t come from vilifying men. It will come from challenging these ridiculous notions and fostering a society where people, regardless of gender, can walk safely without being reduced to "victims" or "threats."