Gary and His Demons stays mostly character-driven, with much of the humor revolving around Gary’s cranky personality rather than identity politics. The show focuses on plot and internal struggle over overt ideology or representation. There’s little evidence of diverse characters being depicted as flawless, and the lead is a tired, flawed, middle-aged man, a rarity these days.

While the show mocks authority figures and occasionally riffs on religion and tradition, it’s done for absurd humor, not ideological subversion. Masculinity is poked fun at, but Gary’s everyman struggles are relatable and not demonized. Traditional values mostly serve as fodder for jokes without major agenda-pushing.

Alternative viewpoints exist through Gary’s grumpiness and cynical worldview. The show’s humor is broad, and characters represent a range of perspectives, avoiding caricature or moral uniformity. No clear push for everyone to think one way; it feels more like a comedic free-for-all than a sermon.