Learn how it increased representation, improved culture, and expanded strategy in various categories and regions. Those numbers were consistent across series directors too: Of the 1,666 directors working on Netflix shows, only 27.7% were women, according to the study. Netflix published its first inclusion report in 2021 and shared its progress on diversity and inclusion in the company. Only 23.1% of film directors were women, and only 6.2% were women of color. In the report, Netflix also noted that 'we still have work to do'' when it comes to LGBTQ+ and characters with disabilities, which the company called 'rare.' The study showed representation of LGBTQ+ and characters with disabilities were in the single digits across both film and original series.īehind the scenes, gender equity fell, especially once broken down by race.
Dynevor said the show had 'perfect casting.'
Many of the show's actors defended the casting, including the show's lead Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne Bridgerton. One of Netflix's most popular original series, Bridgerton - set in England during the Regency era - featured a diverse cast, which drew criticism. The company increased diverse racial/ethnic representation in main cast members by 6.6%, but that still only accounted for 34.1% of main characters across all of Netflix's original content.
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