The Bold Type offers a predominantly positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. It depicts main character Kat Edison's bisexual journey with nuance and respect, showcasing her relationships and self-acceptance. The show consistently affirms queer identity, portraying challenges as external forces rather than inherent flaws, and highlights the dignity and complexity of LGBTQ+ lives.

The Bold Type features Alex, a trans man, whose journey is portrayed with dignity and complexity. The show explores his transition, relationships, and challenges, consistently framing obstacles as external and affirming his identity. The narrative emphasizes support and self-acceptance, contributing to a net positive portrayal of transsexual themes.

The show explores Christian characters' faith journeys with nuance, often critiquing judgmental interpretations while affirming personal faith and showing loving adherents. It consistently positions bigotry originating from some Christian characters as wrong.

The show portrays Islam through a complex, queer Muslim character, Adena, highlighting her faith as a source of identity and strength while unequivocally condemning the Islamophobia and homophobia she encounters.

Judaism is respectfully portrayed as a significant cultural and familial heritage for a main character, contributing to her identity without being a source of negative critique.