Roxane Gay raises an important question about the scrutiny placed on certain television shows compared to the broader entertainment landscape, where many shows overlook issues of race and class. She points out that numerous series perpetuate sexist and reductive portrayals of women, while films often rely on oversimplified stereotypes that fail to offer authentic representation.

When a show dares to break this mold and presents even a small shift in representation, such as featuring a woman with diverse body types or independent agency, it is met with both hope and desperation from audiences. This is because such representations are rare and highly valued in a media landscape dominated by one-dimensional portrayals.