The show often seems to prioritize the lead’s identity and backstory as a British woman fighting for survival over deeper character development or nuance. At times, the narrative feels secondary to modern messaging, especially around female empowerment and trauma, with some supporting characters feeling more like ideological placeholders than real people.

Traditional elements, such as family structure, masculinity, and law enforcement, are routinely sidelined, critiqued, or shown as obstacles rather than strengths. The focus is very much on upending classic roles, favoring newer, less time-tested models of family and community. Some viewers may see this as diminishing important social foundations.

With virtually all sympathetic characters adopting similar modern perspectives, there’s little space for meaningful debate. Traditional or dissenting worldviews are either absent, used for token contrast, or depicted as problematic. The show rarely entertains alternative viewpoints sincerely, making it feel a bit like an echo chamber.