Alias Grace puts a heavy focus on gender and class, often styling Grace as a victim of a patriarchal society. While it's rooted in Margaret Atwood’s novel, the show foregrounds themes in a way that sometimes overshadows nuanced character dynamics. Representation and identity often steer the plot, emphasizing ideology over organic character progression.

The show frequently critiques traditional gender roles and religious authority, portraying them as sources of oppression and hypocrisy. Masculinity, in particular, is often linked to violence or moral weakness, while female characters, especially Grace, are valorized as victims or survivors. This modern lens can feel forced given the historical context.

Alternative perspectives, especially traditional or dissenting ones, rarely receive sympathetic treatment. Traditionalists are often reduced to antagonistic roles, with little room for moral complexity or debate. The series prioritizes a singular ideological point of view focused on systemic oppression and victimhood.