"That '90s Show" often places a strong emphasis on diverse representations, introducing characters defined by modern identity traits rather than traditional personality-driven storytelling. Some relationships and character dynamics feel engineered to tick representation boxes more than to serve authentic narrative arcs. This tends to undercut the grounded, personality-forward humor of the original.

The show frequently pokes fun at traditional gender roles, family structures, and masculine characters, painting them as outdated or silly. Newer values are presented as inherently superior, while classic themes from the original are filtered or undermined by modern sensibilities. It's a clear attempt to retrofit the '90s with today's moral compass.

Most characters in "That '90s Show" share similar progressive values, and any dissenting voice tends to be played for laughs or seen as clueless. There’s little room for genuine viewpoint diversity or respectful internal debate, with non-woke perspectives existing mostly as punchlines.