Bent is a short-lived romantic comedy that sticks closely to classic sitcom formulas. Characters are cast for comedic fit and chemistry rather than box-checking identities, and the plot focuses on relatable struggles and personal growth, not imposed ideological themes. There’s little evidence the story or characters were twisted for modern dogma.

Traditional themes such as family, career, and romance are handled without subversion. Masculinity, femininity, and parental roles are played straight and even poked fun at in typical sitcom fashion, not deconstructed. There’s no noticeable push against cultural basics.

Bent doesn’t appear to lecture viewers on social issues or paint any worldview as inherently superior. A variety of personalities are depicted, and no monolithic ideology dominates the story. There’s no villainization or mocking of traditional values or perspectives.