The show leans left due to its consistent focus on mental health, trauma, and diverse identities, coupled with a critique of flawed institutions and power structures, often resolved through collective action and empathy.

The series demonstrates significant diversity through its casting, including an explicit race swap for a traditionally white character from the source material. While featuring a diverse ensemble and exploring various character arcs, the narrative does not explicitly frame traditional identities negatively or make DEI critique central to its core plot.