Marimar tells a straightforward rags-to-riches romance, focused on individual hardship, resilience, and family drama, rather than identity politics. Characters are developed for their narrative role and personality, not for modern ideological points. Forced representation and unrealistic empowerment storylines are basically non-existent; the plot centers on classic themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.

The show actually upholds traditional values, family, religion, and even classic gender roles are both visible and respected. Masculinity, femininity, and social class differences are portrayed through the lens of 90s Mexican culture with little hint of revision or subversion. There's no attempt to undermine cultural or moral norms.

Marimar doesn’t push modern ideology or present dissenters as villains; it reflects the standards and worldview of its time and place. While there isn’t much pluralism, the absence of “woke” messaging is pretty obvious. Characters debate class and morality, but only within traditional frameworks.