The 1997 British drama "Where the Heart Is" focuses on the personal lives and struggles of working-class families, with character development and relationships taking center stage. Identity politics and forced representation are not notably present; the series reflects its setting and era naturally, with characters cast for fit rather than box-checking.

Traditional values, family, local community, and strong interpersonal bonds, are celebrated rather than undermined. While some storylines challenge social norms, there is no sense that masculinity, religion, or tradition are consistently mocked or subverted. The show often upholds, rather than tears down, its cultural setting.

The show avoids heavy-handed ideological messaging. Alternative viewpoints are present, and characters represent a range of backgrounds and values typical of British small towns. There’s no clear monoculture; instead, viewers get authentic internal and external conflicts reflective of real communities.