"Carrier" is a documentary series that sticks closely to the real-life experiences of Navy personnel aboard an aircraft carrier. Identity politics and forced representation are almost nonexistent, as the focus is on authenticity and depicting military life as it is. There’s minimal evidence of ideology overriding personal narrative or merit-based storytelling.

The series highlights traditional values like duty, sacrifice, teamwork, and family, and doesn’t undermine religion or masculinity. If anything, it shows the difficulties and strengths of these institutions. There's no reinterpreting history or culture to match modern ideological values; traditions and hierarchy are respected.

Alternative perspectives aren’t villainized; the documentary format allows for diverse viewpoints by interviewing real sailors from varying backgrounds. There's no heavy-handed moralizing or suggestion that only one worldview is valid. The show presents pluralism naturally through its subjects’ lived experiences.