Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

Law & Order: SVU frequently portrays LGBTQ+ characters, often as victims of hate crimes or prejudice. While the subject matter is dark, the show consistently frames discrimination as an external evil, condemning perpetrators and advocating for the dignity and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. The narrative's stance is empathetic and affirming, despite the tragic circumstances often depicted.

The show frequently depicts Christian institutions and leaders as complicit in or perpetrators of abuse and cover-ups. While individual characters may hold Christian beliefs positively, the narrative often highlights the problematic aspects of institutional power and how faith can be twisted to enable harm.

Episodes featuring Islamic communities often address severe issues such as honor killings, forced marriages, or radicalization. The show's narrative consistently condemns these harmful practices and interpretations, portraying them as oppressive and dangerous, thus focusing on their problematic manifestations.

SVU often explores crimes within various Jewish communities, particularly insular sects, focusing on issues like patriarchal control, abuse, and challenges victims face in seeking justice. The narrative exposes how communal structures and interpretations of faith can enable or conceal criminal acts.