Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

Major plots are built around identity. Mo has a storyline about trying to sing in a traditional church choir while remaining true to a genderfluid identity. In Season 2, Simon has a major story arc where he risks his job to speak out against racial bias and the lack of black leaders at his tech company.

The show critiques traditional religious spaces for being unaccepting of queer lifestyles. It also targets corporate America. It portrays the tech company as a place with systemic racism. It ridicules white employees who try to act like allies but end up making the diversity conversation all about themselves.

The show faced criticism from viewers who felt Season 2 became too political. Some fans complained online that the series was jumping on the woke train with its corporate racism plot. They called the storytelling preachy and forced compared to the lighter tone of the first season.

This score reflects the mixed profiles of the creative team. Several key producers, directors, and writers have high woke scores and a documented history of championing LGBTQ+ visibility, racial equity, and progressive representation, while others are standard apolitical industry professionals.