House of Lies (2012)

House of Lies features a prominent gay main character, Clyde Oberholt, whose sexuality is consistently depicted as an integrated part of his identity. The show portrays his relationships and personal life with a tone consistent with its overall cynical and comedic style, neither overtly affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity, but rather presenting it as a facet of a complex character.

The protagonist, Marty Kaan, is an adaptation of the real-life author Martin Kihn, who is white. The character Marty Kaan is portrayed by a Black actor, constituting a race swap from the source material's author.

The show frequently satirizes characters who profess Christian values but act hypocritically, using their faith as a facade for self-serving or unethical corporate behavior. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayals, reinforcing a critical view of how religion is practiced in this environment.