Nip/Tuck (2003)

Nip/Tuck features several prominent LGBTQ+ characters and themes, exploring various sexualities and identities within its signature dark and sensationalized narrative. While some characters are depicted with dignity, other portrayals can lean into dramatic or problematic tropes. The show's overall approach is more observational and boundary-pushing than explicitly affirming or denigrating, resulting in a largely neutral net impact on LGBTQ+ representation.

The show consistently portrays Christian characters and institutions as hypocritical, morally flawed, or judgmental, often linking religious adherence to repression or denial rather than genuine spiritual growth. The narrative frequently exposes the gap between professed faith and actual behavior, offering little counterbalancing positive portrayal.