That's a useful simplification, but it's not technically accurate
If all the most popular decks in the meta are controlling decks without many creatures, you probably won't need as many cards like Path of Peril, Wrath of God, or Supreme Verdict
The pictures, for instance, are him dressing up as Tahngarth, Phage, Gerrard, Kamahl, Akroma, and Squee (Tahngarth, Gerrard, and Squee were from the Weatherlight Saga, and Phage, Kamahl, and Akroma were from the Odyssey/Onslaught story.) 4
This sci-fi spin on the MTG universe adds new mechanics to the game, and youll want to make sure youre taking advantage of them by filling out your card list
Other than that, our commander can help us grind in the late game with its pseudo-cascade ability, but always remember that in this deck your commander is only one tool for the job