The show features multiple female characters who engage in and win direct physical combat against male opponents. Galadriel, an Elven warrior, consistently defeats male Orcs with a sword. Bronwyn, a human, also successfully defeats a male Orc using an axe in close quarters.

Miriel, a Númenórean character whose people are canonically depicted as fair-skinned, is portrayed by a Black actress. Additionally, the Dwarf character Disa, belonging to a race typically depicted as white in source material and prior adaptations, is portrayed by a Black actress. These instances constitute race swaps.

The series portrays a mix of family structures and dynamics, including traditional committed marriages, single-parent households, and communal 'chosen' families. While it depicts strong family bonds and parental love, it also features fluid gender roles and recurring themes of younger generations questioning parental or elder authority, resulting in a balanced portrayal without a clear endorsement or critique of either traditional or progressive models.