Creator Michael Konyves deliberately pursued inclusive casting to reflect society and spotlight women of color in lead comedic roles, placing biracial actress Vanessa Morgan in the central protagonist position. TV Tropes identifies Max as a 'Twofer Token Minority' within a mostly white male ensemble, yet this element stays incidental rather than foundational. Thematic centrality remains low because the series avoids identity-politics subplots, systemic-oppression framing, or any lectures, with episode synopses and resolutions driven entirely by plot mechanics, banter, and classic cop/con buddy tropes. No established characters receive race or gender swaps, and the storytelling prioritizes case resolutions over messaging, keeping progressive casting choices from intruding on entertainment value or narrative focus.