The narrative centers on their chemistry, bullying at Reese's prep school, and uncovering family secrets, with no foundational reliance on identity politics, systemic oppression critiques, or social justice framing. Casting features Spanish actors in original roles with organic diversity for the setting, such as supporting players like Selam Ortega and Farid Bechara, without any race- or gender-swapping of established characters.

The director Chloé Wallace expressed a desire for the male lead Eros to avoid fully conforming to 'hetero-cis-normativity' after viewing Three Steps Above Heaven, introducing a minor progressive lens on masculinity, yet this does not alter the core bad-boy/good-girl dynamic or drive plot points. Reception shows typical teen romance appeal with no notable 'woke' backlash or DEI-focused discourse, and positive messages emphasize personal choice in love rather than activist themes.