Hmm, I’m not sure I entirely get what you mean by classic red state values, but I do think the show did disclaim and at times gently and affectionately mock the characters? And I feel like most shows in general do love their characters? Suddenly on the spot I can hardly think of any at all, but for example, as harsh a look at that world as it was, Justified really examined the circumstances that created its characters and seemed to have this understanding and sympathy for them. Or, actually, another southern Christian series, Greenleaf, that show loved those characters! …Ambitions loved its characters less, lol. D:
Hmm, emotionally healthy… I mean, I don’t think they’re unhealthy, but I think as a TV rule, they’re about as healthy as most fictional families where the conflict isn’t about how unhealthy they are? But they are pretty solid and I want to see how they deal with this upcoming drama from all these secrets.