In our view, "Maya and the Three" features a strong female lead and a diverse supporting cast with an emphasis on identity, occasionally putting modern sensibilities above traditional hero's journey storytelling. Some character choices seem driven more by representation than story necessity, but the overall narrative remains entertaining and rooted in myth.

The show subverts traditional gender roles by positioning Maya as a warrior while male characters are often sidelined or comedic. Family, while present, is depicted in unorthodox forms. The treatment of mythology is creative, but it’s reinterpreted through a modern, inclusive lens rather than strict cultural fidelity.

Alternative worldviews, especially traditional authority and gender norms, are not really presented sympathetically. Most characters operate under a unified, progressive moral framework. Dissenters are typically antagonistic or comic figures.