Yael Baron, an established character, undergoes an explicit gender non-binary arc in episodes like "#FactsOnly," where they reject female norms by binding their chest, ceasing body hair removal, removing their signature wig, and adopting they/them pronouns after Lola introduces genderqueer concepts from a vlogger; the storyline culminates in Yael declaring "This is me" and refusing to revert for their boyfriend Hunter. Co-executive producer Matt Huether and EP Stephen Stohn confirmed the intent to explore gender fluidity as the show's first non-cis character, tying it to contemporary debates. A parallel arc in episodes 4-5 ("#RollUpToTheClubLike" and "#Preach") addresses the Brussels terrorist attack's impact on Muslim students, including Goldi Nahir being assaulted for her hijab and Saad grappling with solidarity efforts versus his beliefs, framing Islamophobia and collective responses as central conflicts.