The Last Ship (2014)

The series features Lt. Alisha Granderson, a lesbian character portrayed with dignity, competence, and agency. Her identity is normalized and respected, and her relationships are depicted without judgment. While her story includes tragic elements, these are consistent with the show's high-stakes narrative and not tied to her sexual orientation, resulting in a net positive portrayal.

The show features Sasha Cooper, a highly trained operative, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical fights against male opponents using martial arts and hand-to-hand combat techniques.

The series portrays individual Christian faith as a source of moral guidance, hope, and strength for several main characters, aligning with virtues like compassion and sacrifice. While some extremist groups with quasi-religious characteristics are depicted negatively, the narrative consistently condemns their actions, thereby affirming the dignity of genuine faith.