Not Dead Yet

The narrative frequently focuses on identity-driven storylines. This includes exploring the roommate's life on the autism spectrum, a gay couple navigating the emotional and logistical steps of surrogacy and foster parenting, and a deceased lesbian soap star reflecting on being closeted in the past.

The series features mild corporate critiques, poking fun at the newspaper owner's "nepo-baby" daughter and her lavish lifestyle. It also downplays traditional family structures in favor of modern, unconventional support networks, though this is kept to a light, background sitcom level.

The show makes major changes to Alexandra Potter's novel. It shifts the setting from London to Los Angeles and changes the lead character from Nell Stevens, a white British woman, to Nell Serrano, a Latina woman. It also swaps the original characters for a highly diverse, LGBTQ-inclusive workplace ensemble.

Creators David Windsor and Casey Johnson have a track record of pushing LGBTQ+ representation. The writing and directing team includes multiple progressive advocates like Becky Mann, Chelsea Devantez, Debbie Jhoon, and Gail Lerner, who consistently champion feminist and diverse stories.