Despite common assumptions, the representation of trans individuals on television is actually on the decline. According to GLAAD’s Where We Are On TV report, 2024 has seen a significant drop in transgender characters, down to 24 from the previous year’s 32.
Of the 468 characters counted across scripted broadcast, cable, and streaming services, only 24 (5%) are transgender.
Transgender representation in major studio films dropped sharply in 2023 after reaching a record high in 2022, the advocacy group shared.
