Highlander: The Series (1992)

Highlander: The Series features a transsexual Immortal character, Michelle Webster, in the episode 'Chivalry.' The show portrays her with dignity, framing the antagonist's transphobia as villainous. The protagonist's eventual acceptance and defense of Michelle result in a net positive and affirming portrayal of her identity.

The show features several female Immortal characters, such as Amanda Darieux, who are skilled sword fighters. These characters frequently engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against male Immortal opponents.

The series portrays Buddhist philosophy and practices, particularly through characters like Kage, as a source of profound wisdom, inner peace, and ethical guidance, offering a positive contrast to the violence of the Immortal world.

The series portrays Christianity with nuance, acknowledging both its capacity for good and the failings of its adherents and institutions throughout history. While individual characters may be depicted as hypocritical or fanatical, the narrative consistently affirms virtues like compassion, sacrifice, and moral integrity often associated with Christian ethics, positioning the audience to condemn bigotry or corruption rather than the faith itself.

The series portrays individual Muslim characters with nuance, focusing on their personal virtues and flaws rather than making broad statements about the faith. It generally promotes understanding across cultures and respects diverse spiritual paths.