SKAM France (2018)

Skam France provides a deeply empathetic and affirming portrayal of LGBTQ+ identity through Lucas's coming-out journey and his relationship with Eliott. The series sensitively explores internal struggles and external pressures, ultimately celebrating queer love and self-acceptance with dignity and complexity.

SKAM France, notably in Season 8, features Alex, a trans man, as a central character. His portrayal is overwhelmingly positive, depicting his identity, transition, and relationships with dignity and empathy. The narrative actively affirms trans lives and love, addressing challenges with sensitivity and promoting understanding and acceptance without resorting to harmful stereotypes. The net impact is supportive and validating.

The French adaptation, "Skam France," features the character Alexia, who corresponds to Chris Schistad from the original Norwegian series "Skam." Chris was canonically male, while Alexia is portrayed as female, constituting a gender swap for a significant character.

Several characters, including Imane (Sana), Idriss (Mahdi), and Sofiane (Yousef), were portrayed by actors of a different race than their counterparts in the original Norwegian series 'Skam,' where they were established as North African/Middle Eastern.

Islam is depicted with significant nuance and respect through the character of Imane, whose faith is a source of personal strength and community. The narrative actively condemns the prejudice she faces, positioning the audience to sympathize with her and affirm the dignity of her religion.

Judaism is portrayed positively through the character of Daphné, whose Jewish identity and family traditions are shown as a normal, respected part of her life without negative stereotypes or narrative critique.