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According to a recent report from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), CW's programming features an outsized proportion of LGBTQ+ characters—around 17%, which is significantly higher than industry averages. While diversity and representation are vital, overrepresentation can lead to fatigue and push away viewers who prefer more balanced storytelling. It seems the network’s heavy-handed focus on these themes has become a turn-off for many viewers.