In our view, 'Deep Water' often places a significant emphasis on sexuality and identity over organic character growth. Representation sometimes feels shoehorned in, with certain characters defined more by identity than layered personality or believable skill sets. The result is a narrative that at times feels overwritten by messaging rather than lived-in storytelling.

Themes commonly critique traditional family dynamics and masculinity, largely portraying them as problematic backdrops. Religious or cultural norms are subtly (and occasionally overtly) questioned or undermined, favoring a modern ideological lens. This could be seen as a direct challenge to established cultural foundations throughout the series.

Alternative worldviews and traditional moral perspectives are rarely presented seriously, when they appear, they're typically problematized or minimized. There is minimal authentic debate, making ideological diversity nearly absent. Viewers looking for honest representation of non-woke perspectives may find the show's worldview rather one-sided.