Extrapolations

The main themes focus on environmental issues and class divides. The series does not focus heavily on race, gender, or sexual orientation. Some minor elements of social justice appear. For example, characters discuss climate justice and how poor nations suffer more. But the primary plot revolves around climate disasters and human survival. Identity politics are kept in the background.

The show presents a strong critique of Western systems. It portrays capitalism and corporate greed as the root cause of global destruction. A massive corporation is shown controlling resources and causing ecocide. Traditional family units and wealthy socialites are often framed as selfish or dysfunctional. The final episode put capitalism on trial in an international court, blaming modern Western society for the crisis.

The show faced clear backlash from conservative media and viewers. The Daily Caller called the series leftist propaganda. Average viewers on sites like Reddit complained that the show was too preachy. They disliked being blamed for global warming. Many felt the show was a heavy-handed lecture. It was widely labeled as environmentalist propaganda rather than entertainment.

The creators and writers have a mixed record. Scott Z. Burns is a well-known environmental activist. Writers like Bess Wohl, Dorothy Fortenberry, and Rajiv Joseph have strong records of social justice work. However, other writers like Gregory Jacobs and Ron Currie have neutral records with no activist history. This results in a moderate overall score for the creative team.