Inclusion List Reveals Majority of Most Inclusive TV Shows Have Ended or Face Uncertain Future

Despite efforts to increase diversity, many top-ranking inclusive series have been canceled or are awaiting renewal decisions.

The USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, in partnership with the Adobe Foundation, released The Inclusion List, a data-driven ranking system that honors the most inclusive series across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
The list ranks series based on 15 inclusion indicators, including gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, and age representation for series regular cast, and gender and race/ethnicity for behind-the-scenes roles.
Despite the recognition of these inclusive shows, a troubling trend emerges: a majority of the most inclusive shows have already ended, been canceled, or are still in renewal limbo.
The top scorers for broadcast and cable series included shows “Queen Sugar” and “The Baby”, while streaming platform top performers included “Raising Dion” and “Gentified”.
The list also includes the top 20 producers of the most inclusive shows on TV, with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schecter, and Ava DuVernay among the highest scorers.