In our view, the show noticeably emphasizes identity factors in casting and characterization, especially diverging from the source material’s medieval European setting. Several main characters are chosen for diversity, sometimes at the expense of narrative fit or historical plausibility. The focus on representation occasionally distracts from organic character development and story progress.

The series frequently subverts traditional gender roles and minimizes themes of faith and family that would typically be central in a high-fantasy, medieval-inspired world. Masculinity is often sidelined or pathologized, with a strong bias towards showcasing women and minorities in positions of authority or moral clarity.

Alternative or traditional viewpoints are rarely given meaningful weight. Most characters embrace a modern, progressive worldview, and those who dissent tend to be portrayed as antagonistic, ignorant, or villains. There’s little ideological nuance or pluralism portrayed throughout.