: Despite growth in total characters, 41% (201 characters) will not return next season due to cancellations or series endings. Major titles like 9-1-1: Lone Star and Kaos were cited as significant losses for trans-inclusive storytelling. Platform Disparity :

: Inclusion is highly concentrated, with 55% of all cable representation appearing on just two networks: HBO and FX . 2. Film: A Three-Year Low for Studios

: Transgender characters appeared in only two films (<1%) across 250 tracked releases, and there were zero characters living with HIV.