Representation of ethnicity

There are four key themes in racial    representations:

• exotic or 'other'
• dangerous 
• humorous 
• pitied

Examples of ethnicity representations in TV dramas:

Black-

1. The main character in Luther called Luther is presented stereotypical as dangerouse due to being presented as a strong, confident and irrational police officer, that is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
2.  Morgan Jones in the walking dead is presented stereotypical as he is pited due to being a struggling father and is suffering due to the death of his wife.
3. Gustavo Fring in Breaking bad is presented stereotypically as a dangerous man due to being the top man in a national crystal meth drug operation who kills people if they get in his way.

White-

1. Both Scott and Bailey in Scott and Bailey are presented stereotypically as exotic or other and they are different. they are two police women trying to fight crime in a 'males world' where they have to overcome many obstacles. 
2. Alec Hardy in Broadchurch is presented as a typical white male which is seen as the 'norm'. He tried to do the right thing in all circumstances and always tries hi hardest to get justice. 
3. The Doctor in Doctor Who is presented stereotypically as a powerful and dangerous white man as he fights a universe of aliens and other life forms in an attempt to save the universe and his friends. 

East Asian-

1. Lily Chao in Casualty is presented stereotypically as exotic or other as she is a female doctor who is fully focussed on her work and her determination is like no other. As she tries to reach her goals she makes many social sacrifices and can be describes as a 'control freak'.
2. Monty Green in The 100 is stereotypically presented as exotic and other and humorous. He is presented as a funny and silly character yet is highly skilled with technology making him different.
3. Vincent in Top Boy is presented stereotypically as a dangerous individual. Vincent is a highly dangerous man who uses violence frequently and even goes as far as abusing children.

South Asian- 

1. Michael Spence in Holby City is stereotypically represented as exotic or other. Michael is a highly qualified doctor and surgeon that regularly saves peoples life but then suddenly got let go by the hospital CEO.
2. Jess in Misfits in stereotypically portrayed as dangerous through her verbal attacks. Jess is not afraid to speak out and frequently does.
3. Freddy McClair in skins is stereotypically presented as exotic and other due to being different. he creates a love triangle, creates conflict and helps iffy through her depression.