Babylon

Representation / casting choices

Visible lesbian romance between lead character Nellie and supporting lesbian character Lady Fay Zhu with explicit kiss and chemistry; diverse POC cast in prominent supporting roles.

Political / ideological dialogue

Occasional lines referencing prejudice but no sustained activist monologues or lectures.

Identity-driven story themes

Recurring subplots on Mexican assimilation, Black character facing racial humiliation, and lesbian character fired for her identity.

Institutional / cultural critique

Depicts Hollywood’s shift to stricter morality as directly harming the lesbian character and pressuring the Black musician; shows industry racism and homophobia in period context.