The series features a lesbian relationship between Katie Connor and Lila in its first season. While Lila is depicted as a manipulative character involved in criminal activities, her sexuality is incidental to her role. The portrayal of their relationship is neither explicitly celebrated nor condemned, serving primarily as a plot element within the overarching legal thriller, resulting in a neutral net impact on LGBTQ+ themes.

The show 'Damages' features Lila, a transsexual woman, whose identity is portrayed primarily as a source of vulnerability and a 'secret' from her past. Her trans identity is central to her tragic character arc and involvement in a murder plot, where it is used by powerful figures for manipulation. The narrative frames her identity as a source of misfortune and danger, rather than depicting her with dignity or affirming trans lives, leading to a net negative impact.