The documentary strongly focuses on how police and media attitudes toward women affected the Yorkshire Ripper investigation. While the material is drawn from history, the narrative frequently pivots to systemic sexism, sometimes at the expense of pure fact or investigative detail. The identity-driven focus overlays typical true crime storytelling.

Themes of entrenched sexism, the questioning of traditional gender roles, and frequent criticism of institutions, particularly the police, are prominent. It appears that the show interprets 1970s cultural dynamics primarily through a modern critical lens, subtly positioning tradition as a source of harm.

Alternative perspectives, such as those defending police complexity or traditional values, are largely sidelined. Instead, the show leans into a particular critique of the era’s social norms, with little attempt at balanced debate or nuance beyond the gendered narrative.