The 2010 revival of “Upstairs Downstairs” mostly upholds narrative integrity, focusing on character development and authentic period drama. While some inclusion of diverse characters feels slightly box-ticking, it doesn’t overwhelm the storyline or realism to a distracting extent. The show largely values personality and plot over identity signaling.

Family, social class, and the values of the era remain central, though there are a few instances of modern reinterpretation, especially regarding gender roles and subtle critiques of the era’s social norms. It's not preachy, but it occasionally nudges at traditional mores from a present-day perspective.

While there’s an undertone that favors modern sensibilities, dissenting or period-accurate viewpoints aren’t wholly villainized. The show presents some ideological uniformity, but still includes a spectrum of motivations, sometimes reflecting the complexity of its era.