Due South (1994)

The television series "Due South" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explicit themes within its narrative. The show primarily focuses on the platonic partnership between its two male leads and their interactions within a heteronormative framework. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate under the provided rubric.

The show features capable female characters, including police officers, who are involved in investigations and often assist in apprehending suspects. However, there are no clear instances where a female character is depicted as victorious in direct, close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.

Due South is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing source material or a reboot of legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, thus there are no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.

Due South is an original television series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters' races were established by their initial portrayal within the show itself, meaning no race swaps occurred from prior canon or history.