The plot follows wealthy 20-somethings at a hurricane party whose game devolves into accusations involving privilege, microaggressions, gaslighting, toxicity, and class resentment, directly mirroring online activist discourse. Sophie (Amandla Stenberg) and Bee (Maria Bakalova) share a central lesbian relationship that drives Bee's outsider status and several key interactions, while characters like Jordan embody self-righteous superiority complexes tied to identity and victimhood narratives.

Director Halina Reijn explicitly designed the film as commentary on internet culture, privilege, and the "trauma-centered" jargon of social media, with scenes dramatizing circular arguments over these topics. Casting emphasizes diversity in a Gen Z ensemble, including multiple women of color and queer representation, which aligns with the thematic focus rather than organic background elements. Reception highlights the satire of performative activism and cancel culture, with some critics noting stereotypical portrayals of these themes, though audience response remained largely positive without widespread "go woke go broke" rejection.