Polar Park generally keeps its narrative focus on the eccentricity and intrigue of a small-town murder mystery. There's some emphasis on diverse casting and thematic nods to modern identity issues, but these elements usually serve the plot and quirky tone, rather than dominating it. Forced representation and 'Mary Sue'-style characters are present, but not at a level that completely derails the story's pacing or logic.

The show playfully pokes fun at small-town life, with some irreverence toward traditional family and masculinity. However, it stops short of outright attacking cultural norms or religious foundations, often using satire instead. The subversion of gender roles is present, but not aggressively so, leaning more towards black comedy than outright cultural revisionism.

Polar Park leans into progressive sensibilities, with few sincere voices offering traditional or dissenting values. While old-fashioned characters are portrayed mostly for comic relief (sometimes as stubborn, sometimes as relics), there’s little room for genuine alternative viewpoints. The worldview is quite uniform and modern with minimal debate or complexity.