Most Inclusive TV Shows Face Cancellation Amid Push for More Diversity in Hollywood
Most Inclusive TV Shows Face Cancellation Amid Push for More Diversity in Hollywood The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative’s latest compilation of television’s most inclusive shows indicates that a significant portion of these shows are either off the air or awaiting renewal. The data, encompassing on-screen and behind-the-camera personnel, ranks the 100 most inclusive broadcast and cable series from the 2021–22 broadcast season and streaming series from 2021 to 2023. The list also identifies the top 20 producers of the most inclusive shows on TV. The research examined over 560 series across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, utilizing 15 inclusion indicators that encompass gender, race/ethnicity, LGBT, disability, and age representation for series regular cast. However, an observed trend reveals that most of the inclusive shows have concluded, been canceled, or are in renewal uncertainty. Among the top ten inclusive cable and broadcast shows, five are no longer on the air, according to a report first published by The Messenger: 1. Queen Sugar (OWN) [Ended in 2023 after seven seasons] 2. The Baby (HBO) [Aired one season in 2022] 3. Naomi (CW) [Canceled after one season] 4. All American: Homecoming (CW) 5. Twenties (BET) 6. Queens (ABC) [Canceled after one season] 7. The Kings of Napa (OWN) 8. 4400 (CW) [Canceled after one season] 9. Sistas (BET) 10. P-Valley (Starz)
