The series incorporates progressive messaging through deliberate casting choices, such as its Black and female leads, and thematic framing that positions Rufus's modern perspective as a recurring lens on past events, alongside supporting characters like lesbian Agent Denise Christopher. Creators have explicitly aimed to deliver "untold history" from minority viewpoints and critique the dominance of "rich white dudes," resulting in episodes that prioritize diversity narratives and portray antagonists as opposing inclusive outcomes.

This approach embeds ideological elements into the adventure premise across the reviewed seasons rather than treating them as incidental. The show's content profile earns an overall woke score of 6/10 on this basis.