Marvel's Luke Cage

Representation / casting choices

Casting fits the comic source and Harlem setting with no mismatch or forced diversity beyond the established premise.

Political / ideological dialogue

Characters often discuss race relations, police accountability, and local corruption in ways tied to Black community experiences.

Identity-driven story themes

The narrative revolves around a Black hero protecting his Harlem neighborhood, with strong emphasis on racial identity, resilience, and cultural pride.

Institutional / cultural critique

The show critiques the justice system, police violence, and gentrification as harms to Black areas, using modern racial injustice framing.