Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)

The series consistently deconstructs the idealized image of suburban life and traditional gender roles, focusing on female agency and solidarity against societal pressures, which aligns with progressive values. While it emphasizes individual choices and moral dilemmas, its core critique of domestic conformity positions it as left-leaning.

The series features visible diversity within its ensemble cast, including a Latina lead and LGBTQ+ characters, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative subtly critiques the complexities and dysfunctions within traditional suburban life and its characters, rather than explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively. DEI themes are present, contributing to a nuanced portrayal of its community.