Hill Street Blues (1981–1987)

Hill Street Blues earns a neutral rating due to its highly nuanced portrayal of urban policing, which consciously balances critiques of systemic issues and bureaucratic failures with an emphasis on the dedication and moral compromises of individual officers, avoiding a clear ideological solution.

Hill Street Blues featured a visibly diverse ensemble cast, which was notable for its era and reflected the demographics of an urban police force. The narrative generally portrayed traditional identities in a neutral or positive light, focusing on the complexities of their roles rather than offering a critique based on identity.