This animated series mostly stays true to classic comic book storytelling, emphasizing Spider-Man's personal growth and relationships. While it introduces some younger, more diverse characters, most casting choices serve the story rather than adhering to modern identity quotas. It feels more like an honest attempt to update the mythos for a young audience without forcing ideological priorities.

Traditional values like family, responsibility, and heroism are central to the show's themes. Masculinity, mentorship, and morality are portrayed positively, with very little attempt to tear down classic archetypes. It doesn't subvert or mock cultural foundations, if anything, it celebrates them, albeit with a modern polish.

While the show doesn't address much political or social commentary, there is a tendency to avoid controversial topics and offer a fairly sanitized worldview. Dissenting perspectives are rarely explored, but this is more a consequence of its all-ages focus than ideological intent.