The narrative follows the crown prince investigating his father's illness amid court power struggles and a spreading zombie outbreak, with no embedding of contemporary progressive ideology. Casting consists entirely of Korean actors in period-appropriate roles with no alterations to established characters for diversity purposes. Themes revolve around traditional elements like corruption, famine, class hierarchies in a feudal society, and survival horror, all organically tied to the story's historical and genre conventions rather than modern identity politics, systemic critiques framed through activism, or social justice messaging.

Female characters such as the physician Seo-bi contribute to the plot through expertise and resilience without feminist framing or lectures. Creator statements emphasize blending politics and horror genres for entertainment and tension, with no activist intent. Audience and critical reception highlights its fresh take on zombies and political drama without any notable backlash or praise tied to progressive elements; it is frequently recommended precisely for avoiding such messaging. No evidence of DEI casting, LGBTQ+ focal points, gender fluidity, or critiques of traditional norms appears in any dimension.