# Why NYC Latinos Are Missing From TV Shows

> Adults and Not Suitable for Work exclude NYC Latinos despite city's 28.3% Hispanic population.
- Title: Why NYC Latinos Are Missing From TV Shows · Cosmopolitan
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: adults, not suitable for work, nyc, latino, hispanic, federal immigration, tv representation, Latinos, Missing, Shows, Cosmopolitan
- Source: Cosmopolitan — https://cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a74148761/adults-not-suitable-for-work-lacking-latino-representation
- Author: Tamara Fuentes
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:34:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: adults, not suitable for work, nyc, latino, hispanic, federal immigration, tv representation
## 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.
## Key takeaway

NYC's Latino population makes up 28.3% of city demographics but shows like Adults and Not Suitable for Work have no Latino characters.