The First 48 (2004–)

The series subtly leans right by consistently portraying law enforcement as the primary and effective solution to violent crime, emphasizing individual accountability and the necessity of police work without exploring broader systemic critiques.

The reality series 'The First 48' naturally showcases a diverse array of individuals, including detectives, victims, and suspects, reflecting the demographics of the real-world locations it documents. However, as a non-fictional program, it does not employ intentional casting strategies or narrative framing to explicitly advance DEI themes or critique traditional identities; its primary focus is on the factual process of criminal investigation.