Red Light strongly centers on identity dynamics, with female leads driving the narrative in a way that occasionally feels forced. Character development often leans into empowerment messaging, and certain story arcs prioritize ideology over organic storytelling. Some viewers may feel that the plot’s realism or emotional stakes are occasionally sacrificed to highlight contemporary themes.

Traditional concepts like family, masculinity, and religion are frequently questioned or cast in a less favorable light. Male characters tend to be secondary, flawed, or outright obstacles, while themes around sex work and female liberation dominate, sometimes at the cost of balanced treatment of cultural norms or morality.

Alternative or more traditional perspectives are rarely given sincere treatment. The show’s perspective is largely uniform, guided by a progressive outlook, and dissenting views are relegated to unsympathetic roles or ignored entirely, making room for little debate or nuance.