From Cosmopolitan · Tamara Fuentes · · 1m 10s
Why NYC Latinos Are Missing From TV Shows
Adults and Not Suitable for Work exclude NYC Latinos despite city's 28.3% Hispanic population.
In brief
Adults and Not Suitable for Work exclude NYC Latinos despite city's 28.3% Hispanic population. NYC's Latino population makes up 28.3% of city demographics but shows like Adults and Not Suitable for Work have no Latino characters. Originally reported by Cosmopolitan.
Adults and Not Suitable for Work
Both shows follow Gen Zers in NYC but have no Latino characters despite city's 28.3% Hispanic population.
Elena's Short Role
Elena, played by Emilia Suárez, had a recurring role in Not Suitable for Work before being written out.
Zero Latinos in Final Episodes
The final three episodes of Not Suitable for Work had zero Latino characters.
Adults Has No Latino Characters
Adults has yet to introduce any openly Latino characters in its two seasons on FX.
Latino Population in NYC
Queens has the biggest Latino population in NYC, making up 28.3% of city demographics.
Latino Representation in TV
In 2025, Latinos make up 5.2% of TV leads despite being 19.5% of U.S. population.
Why This Matters
Latino exclusion makes them feel unwelcome despite NYC being one of the most diverse cities.
What matters most
NYC's Latino population makes up 28.3% of city demographics but shows like Adults and Not Suitable for Work have no Latino characters.
