While "Girls" focuses heavily on the experiences and perspectives of millennial women, it generally prioritizes character flaws and growth over ideological messaging. Casting and character arcs are rooted in realism, often showcasing painfully awkward situations rather than picture-perfect empowerment. Diversity is limited, so forced representation isn’t a primary issue here.

The show certainly pokes fun at traditional family structures and religion, and it plays with gender roles in a modern, sometimes snarky way. However, it lacks the overt hostility toward cultural foundations found in more recent fare.

Most characters reflect a similar progressive, urban worldview, with alternative perspectives rarely given depth. Traditional ideas about relationships and masculinity are often lampooned or absent, but it’s less cartoonish than later shows.