Banshee (2013)

Banshee offers a largely positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters, primarily through Kurt Bunker, a complex and capable gay man whose identity is treated with dignity and respect. His relationships are depicted normally, and any challenges faced by LGBTQ+ characters are framed as external forces, affirming their worth and resilience within the narrative.

The show features multiple female characters, including Carrie Hopewell and Nola Longshadow, who are depicted as highly skilled in close-quarters combat. They frequently engage in and win physical fights against multiple male opponents using martial arts, hand-to-hand techniques, and melee weapons.

The series portrays the Amish community, a Christian denomination, with a complex but ultimately sympathetic lens. While exploring the challenges of their strictures and the impact of characters rejecting their faith, the narrative often positions the audience to sympathize with the Amish as victims of external forces and internal conflicts, affirming their dignity and communal values.