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A recurring critique is the series' blunt delivery of its themes. Critics describe it as nearly preachy, with Salt—a blue-skinned alien character—repeatedly vocalizing environmentalist speeches that lack subtlety and nuanced storytelling. One reviewer sarcastically remarked that the series resembles a "treaty on the impact of the weather," delivered in dialogue-heavy monologues that feel more like propaganda than entertainment.
The show’s attempts at allegory and social commentary often feel forced and undermine the storytelling. The narrative frequently underlines its messages by directly addressing the viewer, which some interpret as a sign of poor storytelling finesse or an inability to show rather than tell.