The 2024 version of 'Rebus' appears quick to foreground diversity as a storytelling device. Lead and supporting roles seem cast with a clear focus on representation, occasionally overshadowing the gritty realism and complex characterization that gave the original its punch. Some character arcs feel less organic, with identity traits standing in for depth or growth.

Traditional themes like masculinity, family, and moral ambiguity are recast through a present-day ideological lens. The protagonist's hard-boiled persona is softened, and legacy institutions are shown as problematic. There's a sense that classic detective tropes are being nudged aside in favor of a more 'progressive' reimagining.

The series largely avoids giving serious screen time to alternative or traditional perspectives. Dissenting views, especially those rooted in old-school values, are limited to offhand caricatures or minor antagonists. Dialogue assumes contemporary morality as a universal baseline, allowing little room for meaningful debate or plurality.