FBI: International, like much of the franchise, leans into diverse casting and occasionally foregrounds identity facets in character arcs. While the cases remain procedural, sometimes character backgrounds or motivations feel designed to tick representation boxes rather than serve organic plot development. However, the core crime-solving structure remains mostly intact, keeping the narrative relatively steady by today's standards.

Traditional values like patriotism and duty are present but diluted by modern sensibilities: strong female leads, minimized masculine archetypes, and little focus on family or religion. The show isn’t aggressively revisionist, but it subtly downplays classic pillars in favor of contemporary themes. One might argue tradition is given polite lip service, but isn't exactly celebrated.

Alternative or traditional worldviews, especially those outside modern progressive norms, are rarely taken seriously. Characters who voice non-mainstream opinions are usually relegated to villainous or buffoonish roles. There’s a noticeable ideological conformity, with few characters ever challenging the prevailing worldview of the team.