Prince of Peoria focuses on light-hearted, family-friendly storytelling, but identity-based character choices (e.g., a literal fish-out-of-water foreign prince in middle America) are sometimes used for comedic effect rather than actual narrative depth. There are moments where diversity and surface-level differences are highlighted over genuine character development, giving off a mildly 'woke' vibe without going overboard.

The show generally supports positive messages about friendship, family, and fitting in. Traditional values aren’t ridiculed, though occasionally, parental authority is portrayed as clueless, in true sitcom fashion. There’s not much gender role subversion, and faith or tradition isn’t under attack, so the cultural foundations score remains moderate.

While the show doesn’t hammer viewers with overt ideological messaging, it does lean toward the modern norm of promoting inclusivity and diversity as inherently positive, any alternative points of view are pretty much ignored, though not outright villainized. It’s a middle-of-the-road example of Hollywood’s safe consensus-building.