"Still Standing" primarily highlights small-town Canadian communities, focusing on locals and their stories. The emphasis here is on authenticity and humor, rather than ticking diversity checkboxes or shoehorning identity politics. Characters and stories are chosen for their fit within each town, not as a showcase for modern ideological trends.

The show celebrates community, family, and resilience, often highlighting traditional occupations and values. Rather than undermining classic cultural foundations, it tends to poke gentle fun while ultimately respecting the importance of these roots. Masculinity, religion, and tradition aren't pathologized; they're just honestly depicted as part of rural life.

There’s little evidence of ideological groupthink here. The communities reflect a range of personalities, politics, and values, not just those approved by current cultural tastemakers. Traditional lifestyles get real, not vilified, screen-time, and disagreement is usually treated with good-natured humor.