"Dogma" is the fourth and most inspired, most ambitious film within the View Askew series. Where predecessor "Chasing Amy" arguably still hails as Smith's best work, "Dogma" is a close second and shows a great maturity within his writing, though it is hidden under a myriad of humor.

The series begins with "Clerks," which is a comedy with some dramatic tones, followed by "Mallrats," which is an attempt at comedy with attempts at dramatic tones, leading to the magnum opus "Chasing Amy," which is a drama with some comedic tones. While "Dogma" certainly has the capability to be a drama, Smith returns to a more comedic approach, walking back and forth between the line that divides humor from tragedy.