The show appears to prioritize diversity and inclusivity in its casting and character updates over classic storytelling. Several engines have been reimagined or added to reflect modern identity concerns, sometimes at the expense of personality and continuity from the original series. Many viewers feel that character depth and the core charm of the franchise have been diluted.

Traditional themes such as industriousness, hierarchy, and authority have taken a back seat to group hugs and feelings. Masculine and leadership roles are softened, and the show seems hesitant to promote values rooted in tradition or discipline, emphasizing emotional expression and affirmation instead.

The worldview presented is rather uniform: everyone must be accepted, challenged values are rarely explored, and dissenting or traditional characters are usually reformed, undermined, or sidelined. Sincere discussion of older-fashioned views is almost absent, leading to a distinct one-note ideological tone.