Subplots advance LGBTQ themes, such as Libby Stein-Torres's attraction to women being revealed in a key episode and other supporting characters like Geoff portrayed as gay. An entire episode centers on menstruation and related embarrassment, aligning with body-positivity messaging.

Creators explicitly stated intent to tackle topics like autism, periods, and identity exploration that were previously avoided, layering these onto the core friendship premise with the ghost Scratch and new ghost-hunter neighbors. Molly's mixed Irish-Thai heritage receives focused segments.

While the main plot revolves around supernatural adventures and friendship, these identity-focused elements occupy prominent subplots and new character introductions without organic narrative necessity from the established lore, pushing the score higher due to the children's media target and creator-driven inclusion mandates. Audience reactions note the additions but lack widespread backlash; the elements function as standalone messaging vehicles rather than incidental diversity.