The show centers on a female immigrant protagonist who is often depicted as more competent than the authorities around her. There's a heavy emphasis on her identity as an undocumented immigrant and single mother, sometimes overshadowing traditional storytelling elements. Some viewers may interpret this as prioritizing representation over nuanced character development.

Traditional family dynamics and masculine roles are not entirely dismissed, but the strongest moral voice is a minority woman navigating a broken system. Classic ideas of religion, family, and authority often take a backseat to themes about resilience within marginalized identities.

Alternative or more traditional points of view are rarely given substantial airtime or nuance. Most characters share similar modern moral perspectives, and dissenters tend to be portrayed unsympathetically, lacking in genuine complexity or positive qualities.