TV Series With Impact
The data on Indigenous representation in Hollywood remains deeply troubling. From 2003 to 2019, Native actresses were virtually absent from co-star, guest-star, and series regular roles in episodic television across major broadcast networks—ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. For more than a decade and a half, these platforms largely excluded Native women’s narratives, reinforcing a dangerous cycle of invisibility that extends beyond the screen and into society.
While there has been increased awareness in recent years, Native actresses remain significantly underrepresented in lead, co-star, and featured roles in prime-time television. This absence continues to limit authentic storytelling and perpetuates systemic erasure.
At the same time, emerging projects are beginning to confront these realities more directly. The recent series Lost Women of Alaska on HBO Max reflects a growing, though still insufficient, effort to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and bring these stories into the public consciousness.
The gap remains clear: visibility is not optional—it is essential.
Chambers
In 2019, Sivan Alyra Rose in Netflix’s ‘Chambers’ – streaming series with a Native actress in a contemporary leading role. (one season)
Stumptown
In the fall of 2019, ABC’s Stumptown, Tantoo Cardinal cast as a series regular. (one season)
FBI: Most Wanted
In 2020, CBS Network’s FBI’s Most Wanted Irene Bedard was cast as a recurring regular for 2 seasons – role canceled).
Alaska Daily
In 2022, Alaska Daily on ABC Network Grace Dove was cast as a series regular (one season).
Under the Bridge
In 2024, “Under the Bridge” Lilli Gladstone cast as series regular. (Limited series, Hulu)
the Green Veil
2024
Anthology series concerning oppression in America.
Lost Women of Alaska
