Season 17 features the 10th generation including refugee brothers Femi and Tayo from Nigeria (with Femi dealing with trauma and mutism), siblings Nele and Levin from a same-sex parental household, and transition to new members Pippa and Lou; episodes address topics like school elections, an Ashanti throne artifact, cyber issues, and one titled 'Im Rolli' highlighting wheelchair use. The cover prominently features a girl in a wheelchair alongside other children of varied appearances.

These elements reflect organic inclusion of new original characters from diverse backgrounds and modern German society rather than activist framing or source changes. Storytelling remains focused on mystery-solving, teamwork, and friendship with light contemporary social touches that do not drive the premise or deliver lectures.

No evidence of creator intent emphasizing social justice activism, gender/sexuality swaps of established characters, or identity politics as central conflict. As children's media, the disability and refugee representation receives some added weight but stays incidental to the detective format.