House of Lies (2012)

House of Lies features a prominent gay main character, Clyde Oberholt, whose sexuality is consistently depicted as an integrated part of his identity. The show portrays his relationships and personal life with a tone consistent with its overall cynical and comedic style, neither overtly affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity, but rather presenting it as a facet of a complex character.

The show features a trans woman character, Lex, who is portrayed with dignity and agency. While a cisgender character initially reacts with shock and discomfort to her identity, the narrative explores and challenges this prejudice, ultimately affirming Lex's worth and identity.

The protagonist, Marty Kaan, is an adaptation of the real-life author Martin Kihn, who is white. The character Marty Kaan is portrayed by a Black actor, constituting a race swap from the source material's author.

The show frequently satirizes characters who profess Christian values but act hypocritically, using their faith as a facade for self-serving or unethical corporate behavior. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayals, reinforcing a critical view of how religion is practiced in this environment.