The Office (2005)

The Office features Oscar Martinez as a prominent, complex gay character whose identity is normalized over the series. While early episodes include Michael Scott's ignorant and problematic humor, the show consistently critiques such prejudice, ultimately affirming Oscar's dignity and the validity of his relationships.

The character of Ryan Howard, who serves a similar role to Ricky Howard in the original UK series, is portrayed by a South Asian actor in the US adaptation, whereas Ricky Howard was played by a white actor.

The show portrays various Christian characters, from the judgmental Angela to the more traditional Pam and Jim. While it satirizes hypocrisy and ignorance (e.g., Michael's comments, Angela's rigidity), the narrative frames these as individual character flaws rather than inherent problems with the faith itself. The show also depicts genuine moments of faith and tradition without critique.

Similar to Judaism, the show uses characters to make ignorant and offensive remarks about Islam. The narrative unequivocally condemns this bigotry, using it to satirize prejudice and positioning the audience to find such comments unacceptable, affirming the dignity of the religion.

Judaism is primarily depicted through Michael Scott's ignorant and offensive remarks. However, the narrative consistently frames these comments as inappropriate and bigoted, positioning the audience to condemn Michael's prejudice rather than the religion itself.