The narrative prominently integrates a sustained gay romance between Jake and Devon—marked by coming-out conflicts, first kisses, physical intimacy, and homophobia-driven tensions—alongside Glen/Glenda's portrayal as non-binary and polyamorous, all explicitly shaped by creator Don Mancini's intent to center queer teen experiences drawn from his own background. These elements generate substantial subplots, emotional arcs, and GLAAD recognition while coexisting with the core slasher premise, though they draw audience criticism for injecting "woke" themes and "homosexual talk." Racial diversity in the ensemble cast further layers representation onto the horror framework. The show's content profile earns an overall woke score of 7/10 based on how consistently these identity-focused threads influence character development and narrative beats across the reviewed seasons.