SEAL Team

Original characters in a contemporary military drama; no established characters to swap.

Features competent women (e.g., CIA analyst Mandy Ellis, intel officers) but male SEALs are central, flawed, and respected; no anti-male messaging.

• Mandy Ellis as a capable intelligence officer working alongside the team

Largely absent; the show centers on the SEAL team and their families with little LGBTQ+ content.

Diverse ensemble (Black, Latino team members) reflecting the real-world makeup of military units; fits the setting.

• Ray Perry and other team members of varied backgrounds

Generally patriotic and pro-military; touches on PTSD, brain trauma, and veteran issues but folds them into character drama rather than sermonizing.

• Storylines on combat trauma and family strain among operators

Celebrates traditional masculinity, duty, and military service rather than critiquing it.

• Jason Hayes portrayed as a hardened, dedicated team leader

Original property with no prior source material.