“Rosalinda” follows classic telenovela conventions, focusing on love, family, and melodrama rather than identity politics. Characters are written for the story, not to check ideological boxes. Representation is incidental, reflecting Mexican society, and there’s no sign of forced diversity casting or characters being unnaturally flawless due to their identity.

Traditional values like family, faith, and romance are central. Masculinity and femininity are depicted in classic roles, and the show largely celebrates rather than subverts cultural norms. There is no revisionist spin on history, religion, or gender roles; if anything, it leans heavily into tradition.

The series does not push a modern ideological agenda, nor does it mock traditionalism. While it does not showcase much internal debate, it simply reinforces long-held cultural assumptions, keeping alternative viewpoints in the background as is typical for the genre and era.