Part 7/11:
The Demonstrated Success of Mainstream, Predominantly White-Lead Content
The success stories of shows like Power—a gritty crime drama about a Black drug lord—illustrate how compelling storytelling doesn't need to be linked to race or identity politics. The show's core hook—the double life of a nightclub owner and drug kingpin—is universally relatable, with race simply serving as a backdrop rather than the main storyline.