'Red Eye' keeps its focus largely on suspense and traditional thriller elements rather than shoehorning in identity politics. Characters seem to be cast based more on talent and fit rather than box-checking, meaning the narrative isn’t derailed by forced ideological statements. Some viewers might spot token diversity, but it’s not pushed to the point of undermining the plot.

There’s very little in the way of cultural revisionism or subversion of traditional values. The show doesn’t go out of its way to attack masculinity, family, or longstanding institutions. Its morality is standard thriller fare, not much in the way of grand ideological statements about modern social issues.

While traditional and dissenting voices aren’t centered, they’re not villainized either. The plot avoids soapboxing, and moral discussions are kept secondary to the action. Alternative perspectives don’t get a ton of airtime, but there’s at least a refreshing lack of preachiness compared to most modern dramas.