New York Undercover (1994–2024)

The series leans left due to its consistent exploration of systemic issues, racial dynamics within policing, and the socio-economic factors contributing to urban crime, which align with progressive values, despite its traditional police procedural format.

The series demonstrates significant DEI through its groundbreaking casting of Black and Hispanic lead detectives, which was a deliberate move to diversify mainstream television in the 1990s. The narrative further reinforces this by subtly critiquing societal norms and exploring issues relevant to diverse urban communities through the experiences of its minority characters.