"Broad City" strongly emphasizes identity-based humor and progressive cultural themes, sometimes at the expense of traditional narrative arcs or character depth. It often highlights gender, sexuality, and millennial culture, making these identity markers central to the characters’ arcs rather than their personal growth or skill. The show’s vibe revolves more around social commentary than narrative complexity.

The show playfully mocks traditional values, especially regarding gender roles, religion, and family structures. Masculinity is lampooned, and traditional relationships are frequently subverted for comedic effect. This irreverence is part of the show's brand, but to a non-woke viewer, it can appear to undermine or trivialize foundational cultural norms.

"Broad City" rarely features sincere representation of traditional or dissenting perspectives. Most characters share the same progressive worldview, and alternative viewpoints are typically played for laughs or portrayed as out of touch.