Latine Immigrant Representation Drops to 25% Across Scripted TV: Industry ‘Cannot Rely on a Few Programs to Represent the Whole’

Representation for Latine immigrants on TV has hit a new low, according to a report from Define American, conducted in partnership with USC’s Norman Lear Center. The “Change the Narrative, Change the World” report assessed 201 immigrant characters across 80 episodes of 62 scripted series, all of which aired between July 2023 and June 2025. […]

Why This Matters

Latine immigrant representation on TV hits 25% low.

- Only 25% of immigrant characters in 80 episodes were Latine.

- Report: Industry struggles to accurately represent diverse communities.

Why it matters: TV is a powerful tool for shaping public perception. Accurate representation matters for inclusivity and understanding.

Key Points

• Representation for Latine immigrants on TV has hit a new low, according to a report from Define American, conducted in partnership with USC’s Norman Lear Center.
• The “Change the Narrative, Change the World” report assessed 201 immigrant characters across 80 episodes of 62 scripted series, all of which aired between July 2023 and June 2025.

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