Death to 2021 is less a narrative film and more a satirical documentary, but it still pushes identity-driven viewpoints over nuanced character or event analysis. Identity factors, race, gender, politics, are front and center, sometimes at the expense of substance or real critique. The comedy often prioritizes these lenses rather than balanced satire or fair assessment of the year it lampoons.

The special’s humor regularly mocks traditional social pillars, including nationalism, traditional morality, and faith. Classic cultural values are portrayed as punchlines, especially when referencing issues of gender, family, or American heritage. The piece leans heavily into subversion, suggesting old ways are outdated or laughable.

Nearly every joke, critique, and segment aligns with the modern progressive worldview. Traditional or dissenting perspectives are typically mocked or shown through caricatures, with little genuine engagement or diversity of thought. There’s virtually no sincere representation of non-woke positions.