"Tiny Pretty Things" appears to foreground identity factors, race, sexuality, and gender, frequently over story or character growth. Diverse casting seems driven less by narrative logic and more by checking boxes, with melodrama occasionally sidelined for social commentary. This can detract from authentic character development, giving some leads a “flawless” edge.

Traditional values like family, morality, and even masculinity tend to be downplayed or problematic within the show’s framework. Parental figures are often absent or depicted as stifling, and relationships fall squarely within modern, progressive lines. The show rarely draws on traditional cultural touchstones except to deconstruct them.

Alternative, non-woke viewpoints are almost entirely absent and when present, they're usually presented only in negative, caricatured form. Most major characters share progressive attitudes, and internal dissent is swiftly resolved in favor of those values. Sincere debate or pluralism is largely missing from the world of the show.