Legacies

Hope's arc centers on personal identity as hero or villain and her unique tribrid power. Josie’s pansexual romances and self-discovery form recurring plot threads. Core focus remains supernatural threats, school life, and coming-of-age rather than explicit social-justice messaging.

The school is framed as a protective haven for supernaturals against an uncomprehending outside world. Minor dialogue questions traditional binary views on sexuality. No sustained reframing of capitalism, patriarchy, colonialism, or Western institutions in activist terms.

Scattered Reddit posts accuse the show of pandering through its cast diversity and queer storylines. Complaints stay niche, often bundled with broader criticism of the lighter tone and writing. No major mainstream news stories or large-scale campaigns framed the title as pushing woke ideology.

Julie Plec built a franchise that gradually expanded queer and diverse character inclusion across Vampire Diaries spin-offs. Key producers focus on commercial supernatural YA production. Other writers and directors show low public profiles on activist or identity-driven work, with isolated mild signals such as animal rights advocacy or industry diversity talk.