The show centers on relatable family chaos and emphasizes parenting struggles, mainly sticking with traditional sitcom dynamics. Its cast and characterization feel natural and merit-based, not like it’s checking boxes. Some moments address modern identity issues, but mostly as fleeting jokes or supporting elements. Narrative feels mostly intact.

There’s some light ribbing of traditional parenting roles and masculinity, dad jokes abound, but nothing especially heavy-handed. The show sometimes pokes fun at old-school family expectations and occasionally highlights more progressive family setups. Still, it doesn’t outright attack foundational values, though it leans modern in its tone.

Most characters reflect contemporary urban attitudes, occasionally lampooning more conventional viewpoints. While it rarely demonizes dissenters, there’s little real debate or traditional perspective; everyone’s pretty much on the same page about modern family life. Alternative takes aren’t deeply explored, landing it slightly above neutral.