Marvel's The Defenders (2017)

The show features Jeri Hogarth, a lesbian character, in a supporting capacity. Her sexuality is present but not central to the plot or character development within *The Defenders*, resulting in a neutral portrayal that neither uplifts nor denigrates queer identity. Her depiction is incidental, avoiding strong positive or negative arcs related to her sexuality.

The show features multiple female characters who engage in and win close-quarters physical combat against male opponents. Colleen Wing uses martial arts and a katana, while Jessica Jones utilizes her enhanced strength to defeat groups of male adversaries.

The character Jeryn Hogarth, established as male in Marvel Comics, is portrayed as Jeri Hogarth, a female lawyer, in the series. This constitutes a gender swap for a significant supporting character.

The show features Elektra Natchios, who is canonically white (Greek) in the comics, portrayed by a French-Cambodian actress. Additionally, Claire Temple, originally white in the comics, is portrayed by a Black actress.

Through Danny Rand's training in K'un-Lun, the film depicts Eastern mystical traditions, heavily influenced by Buddhist principles of discipline, chi, and spiritual balance, as a source of power and enlightenment. These practices are presented as legitimate and beneficial, contrasting with the corrupt mysticism of the antagonists.

The film portrays Matt Murdock's Catholicism as a fundamental aspect of his character, providing a moral compass and a source of internal conflict. While he struggles with his actions, his faith itself is treated with respect and as a legitimate, guiding force.