Its diverse cast appears in background roles without driving plots, altering arcs for identity reasons, or introducing social justice themes, while progressive elements remain incidental—such as brief HR training satire, MeToo-adjacent jokes treated as humor, and minor modern workplace nods like all-genders signage. Across the reviewed seasons, the series prioritizes traditional character-driven entertainment and journalism-focused storylines over identity politics, systemic critiques, or activist messaging, with creators emphasizing relatable humor instead. This approach results in an overall woke score of 3/10, reflecting only non-central, incidental contemporary touches rather than any narrative emphasis on DEI or oppression frameworks.