SKAM France leans heavily into identity-driven storylines, prioritizing themes around race, sexuality, gender, and mental health. Many characters are cast and defined by their identity factors, often at the expense of deeper character flaws or growth arcs. This focus can sometimes overshadow organic storytelling and a sense of narrative balance.

The show frequently subverts traditional views on religion, gender roles, and family, often portraying them as restrictive. Traditional masculinity is regularly critiqued, while progressive and alternative lifestyles are celebrated and explored in detail. This could be seen as undermining cultural foundations in favor of modern ideological values.

Dissenting or traditional perspectives rarely receive sincere representation; instead, most characters echo similar modern progressive values when it comes to identity and morality. Dissenters are either absent or depicted in a negative light, contributing to a sense of ideological uniformity throughout the series.