WHAT / IF mostly emphasizes melodrama and thriller elements over overtly ideological storytelling. While there are strong female leads and a modern approach to diversity, the plot generally focuses on personal ambition and moral decisions. Representation isn't excessively forced, but at times social themes take mild priority over organic character development.

The series features a powerful, morally ambiguous female lead who subverts traditional gender tropes, but doesn't blatantly mock masculinity or family. Themes revolve more around ambition and consequence than attacking tradition, although some might find its values detached from classic moral frameworks.

Most characters operate within modern assumptions about gender and morality. Alternative or traditional viewpoints aren’t overtly mocked, but they're pretty much sidelined. There’s limited internal debate, and the worldview generally leans progressive, though not in a heavy-handed or villainous way.