This queer slow-burn culminates in confessions and a kiss, transforming a traditionally Catholic nun narrative into a platform for LGBTQ+ identity exploration, with the showrunner Simon Barry battling Netflix executives who wanted to tone it down. Casting features heavy diversity with an international ensemble including a transgender actress (May Simón Lifschitz as Chanel in a polyamorous setup), amplifying non-traditional identities without source material ties.

Themes include critiques of organized religion and female empowerment that challenge patriarchal norms, while changes from the comic heighten queer elements and relocate to Spain for broader representation. These intrusions prioritize identity politics and social justice signaling over pure fantasy adventure, contributing to the show's cancellation amid niche appeal despite fan campaigns decrying 'anti-sapphic bias' rather than backlash, underscoring how such messaging alienates broader audiences and compromises entertainment value.