Smash (2012)

The series focuses on the apolitical themes of artistic ambition and the challenges of creating a Broadway musical, with its central conflicts revolving around individual talent, collaboration, and interpersonal drama rather than explicit political ideologies.

The series features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, including prominent minority and LGBTQ+ characters, reflecting the varied landscape of the Broadway world. Its narrative focuses on the dramatic challenges of creating a musical, integrating diverse identities and relationships into the story without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to its core plot.