Revenge (2011)

The show features a prominent, openly gay main character, Nolan Ross, depicted with complexity, agency, and dignity. His relationships are given significant narrative weight, and his identity is not a source of mockery or misery. The challenges he faces are external to his sexuality, contributing to an overall affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity.

The show "Revenge" is a modern adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's novel *The Count of Monte Cristo*. The canonically male protagonist, Edmond Dantès, is reimagined as the female character Emily Thorne/Amanda Clarke, constituting a gender swap.

The series frequently depicts its wealthy, morally corrupt characters, particularly the Grayson family, using Christian institutions and public displays of faith as a facade to mask their deceitful and criminal activities. The narrative consistently exposes this hypocrisy, portraying adherents as using religion for social standing rather than genuine moral guidance, thus highlighting the problematic nature of their religious affiliation.