Seis Manos emphasizes identity and multicultural elements, but it does so with a relatively balanced cast and actual character development. The leads include a mix of male and female characters, with flaws and arcs. Forced representation is present but not egregious; the story’s focus on Mexican martial arts feels organic rather than tacked-on for points.

There are themes of family and tradition, but they’re often overshadowed by violence and ambiguous morality. Masculinity is present, but characters fall into some modern tropes. The show dabbles in spiritual elements but doesn’t outright mock or undermine cultural roots. Still, it feels more interested in style than honoring tradition.

There isn’t a heavy ideological monoculture. Villains aren’t just stereotypical bigots, and a variety of perspectives are presented. Motives and backgrounds are more nuanced than your typical 2019 streaming fare, and there’s at least an attempt at pluralism rather than blanket moralizing.