Wild Cards noticeably prioritizes casting for identity and leans heavily into diversity, often at the expense of authentic character backgrounds or motivations. There’s a sense that representation boxes are being checked, with traits like race and gender overshadowing unique personalities or compelling backstories. The show’s focus appears to shift toward ideological points over traditional storytelling, making genuine character arcs sparse.

Traditional family structures, masculinity, and even old-school morality get sidelined or gently mocked throughout the series. Modern re-imaginings of roles and relationships are presented as the new norm, with the past often shown in a dimmer light. The show avoids overt hostility but carries a subtle tone of mockery toward traditional values.

Alternative or non-modern worldviews rarely get real consideration, any hint of tradition is either oversimplified or linked with villainous or backward characters. The show’s main ensemble shares a remarkably similar set of 'progressive' beliefs, with little to no in-story pushback, debate, or genuine pluralism.