The anthology lacks explicit narrative focus on non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy. There is no discernible evidence of intentional LGBTQ+ character development or critiques of heteronormativity within the segments.

Gender dynamics are largely dictated by survival and combat. While the films avoid the 'damsel in distress' trope, they do not actively work to subvert traditional gender hierarchies or power dynamics.

The collection utilizes a diverse, multi-ethnic cast of survivors, particularly in Rakka. This globalized, post-apocalyptic setting moves away from a homogeneous protagonist model common in Western sci-fi.

The films critique the stability of Western institutions by depicting worlds defined by scarcity and technological dystopia. Settings prioritize systemic instability and the breakdown of established social contracts.

Physical alteration is explored through the lens of body horror. These depictions often lean toward the grotesque rather than providing characters with disabilities that possess meaningful agency.