The core plot follows standard slasher tropes of guilt, revenge, flashbacks, and isolation in the Canadian wilderness, with episodes like 'Six Feet Under' and 'The Past is Never Dead' focusing on the cover-up and killer's confession rather than identity politics. Progressive elements appear mainly through casting and side characters: the commune is led by opposite-gender gay soulmates Renee and Antoine, with multiple queer figures including Glenn and Noah integrated into the group.

Diverse actors fill roles such as Lovell Adams-Gray as Peter Broome, Madison Cheeatow as Keira, and Melinda Shankar as victim Talvinder Gill. Creator Aaron Martin has been noted for intentionally including queer characters and pushing inclusive storylines.

However, these elements remain secondary; the narrative does not revolve around systemic oppression, gender fluidity, or critiques of traditional norms, and some reviews criticized the handling of diverse characters as demonizing or stereotypical rather than celebratory. Audience reception shows no widespread 'woke' backlash, with complaints centering on the ending and pacing instead.