The ensemble cast emphasizes diversity with prominent Black (Olympia), Latino (Billy), and Asian (Sarah) roles alongside white characters, aligning with modern DEI norms rather than the original series' demographics. Sarah is portrayed as a queer regular character, with her sexual orientation noted in early episodes and potential lesbian storylines.

The firm boasts a 'social justice team,' and cases frequently tackle progressive issues like #MeToo sexual harassment (centered in Episode 3 with generational bias), police corruption and wrongful convictions (pilot pro bono case), prison system class-actions, and opioid corporate greed—framing systemic oppression narratives. Showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman highlighted nuance in #MeToo handling.

While the core premise revolves around personal revenge and legal mysteries without collapsing on identity politics, these elements noticeably shape casting, subplots, and case-of-the-week structures, drawing criticism from conservative reviewers for injecting shopworn political concerns that prioritize messaging over pure entertainment, diluting the original's apolitical procedural appeal. Audience backlash is limited, with the show renewed, but the progressive infusions mark a departure from traditional storytelling.