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The central narrative is a feminist empowerment story focused on women breaking free from traditional domestic roles. This is combined with a major storyline for Vinnie Green about the struggles of living as a closeted gay man in the 1980s and the looming shadow of the AIDS epidemic. The inclusion of these confirmed LGBTQ+ story elements adds a large bonus to the final score.

The series presents a strong, cynical critique of traditional 1980s marriages, traditional family structures, and male authority. It portrays traditional gender roles as deeply toxic and flawed. It also heavily ridicules conservative religious lifestyles through a Mormon developer and his family, who are depicted as sexually repressed and hypocritical.

There was very little major anti-woke backlash. A small number of viewers complained about the typical modern feminist tropes and the consistently negative portrayal of male characters. However, most public discussion centered on the show's dark themes and miserable tone rather than identity politics.

The creative team features a mix of backgrounds, with some key figures having a history of feminist or progressive projects. This includes producer Rose Byrne, writer Jessica Dickey, and writer K.C. Scott. Creator Annie Weisman holds a 30/100 score, while several other writers and directors have very low or baseline scores.