The show foregrounds female and diverse characters, sometimes prioritizing themes of empowerment and social progress over traditional storytelling. Some viewers may interpret this as the narrative bending to modern sensibilities rather than historical realism. However, core character development and historical settings remain mostly intact so it's not an all-out rewrite.

Traditional gender roles and early 20th-century European values are often depicted as restrictive or outdated, with the main focus being on challenging these norms. Family and religion play a background role, while modern ideals are spotlighted as aspirational and morally superior.

Alternative or dissenting voices to the modern lens are generally shown as reactionary or obstacles to progress, usually without much depth. There’s little room for authentic pluralism; the perspective on progress, gender, and identity leans sharply one way.