High Fidelity (2020) heavily emphasizes identity swaps, most notably gender-flipping the protagonist to a female character and introducing diverse relationships. Character depth sometimes takes a backseat to these changes, with several developments feeling like boxes checked for representation rather than organic storytelling. This results in diminished narrative focus and believability compared to the original.

The show often undercuts traditional masculinity, sidesteps rooted cultural norms, and reinterprets romantic relationships through a thoroughly modern lens. Traditional values and dynamics, such as those explored in the original, are replaced or reworked to fit current ideological trends, which may not sit well with fans of more classic storytelling.

Nearly every character exhibits contemporary moral values without genuine debate or tension. Alternative viewpoints, such as more traditional perspectives on love, relationships, or identity, are mostly absent or lightly mocked. It’s modern ideological monoculture on full display, leaving little room for nuance or disagreement.