The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)

The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries, a mystery series from the late 1970s, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on solving mysteries and adventures, consistent with its era and target audience, without engaging with queer identity.

The series focuses on mystery solving and detective work. Female characters, primarily Nancy Drew, rely on intellect, investigation, and deduction to resolve conflicts and apprehend suspects. There are no instances where a female character is depicted defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.

The 1977 series faithfully adapts the established genders of its core characters, including Frank and Joe Hardy, Nancy Drew, Bess Marvin, and George Fayne, from the original book series. No character canonically established as one gender was portrayed as a different gender in the show.

The 1977 series adapts characters from the original Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew novels. The primary characters, including Frank and Joe Hardy and Nancy Drew, were consistently depicted as white in the source material and were portrayed by white actors in the show, aligning with their established racial identities.