Casting features natural modern diversity including Jenna Ortega as the lead, Black actress Joy Sunday as Bianca, and non-binary actor Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo in a supporting role as Sheriff Santiago, with the actor noting personal identity ties to the 'outcast' theme. However, these remain incidental to the core plot of mysteries, stalkers, Hydes, and family drama without driving narrative arcs or introducing identity politics.

Creators explicitly rejected popular queer shipping between Wednesday and Enid, keeping their relationship platonic. No evidence of race/gender-swaps to established characters, explicit social justice lectures, systemic oppression framing, or creator activism mandates.

The traditional Addams Family 'freaks vs. normals' premise receives only light metaphorical extension by one actor, not activist centrality. Audience and critical focus stays on entertainment value and mystery resolution, with controversies limited to unrelated actor exits and script changes rather than ideological backlash.