Deadwood (2004–2006)

Deadwood receives a neutral rating because its central conflict, the brutal formation of a society from a lawless camp, is explored through a complex, non-ideological lens that critiques both the chaos of pure individualism and the corruption of nascent institutional power, without championing a specific political solution.

Deadwood presents a historically diverse cast, including significant Black and Chinese characters, reflecting the period without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. The narrative subtly critiques aspects of power and societal formation, but does not explicitly portray traditional identities negatively or make modern DEI themes central to its core message.