The show's foundational concept—a rebellious girl, Eva, as the first female in an all-boys high school—directly challenges traditional gender norms and machismo culture, making feminist disruption central to character development and conflicts from the outset, extending into Season 4's adult transitions amid political unrest. Episode titles like 'Feminist Ideology,' 'The First Woman,' and 'For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign' signal overt ideological framing, prioritizing critiques of patriarchy, neoliberalism, unions' suppression, and toxic masculinity over pure entertainment.

LGBTQ elements include a prominent Season 1 subplot with gay sexual exploration (oral sex scene between male characters) leading to school debates on tolerance and homophobia, with societal hostility depicted but ultimately advocating acceptance. Eva's portrayal as an infallible feminist icon pushing sexual revolution and women's rights feels heavy-handed and repetitive per some viewer feedback, compromising the romance-driven appeal by layering on social justice lectures disguised as historical drama.

Political turmoil serves as backdrop for identity and norm critiques, with declining macho behaviors explicitly called out. While lacking race-swaps or they/them normalization, the centrality of these elements—without which the premise collapses—transforms a potential coming-of-age romance into a vehicle for progressive activism, alienating viewers seeking unintrusive storytelling.