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Indigenous People
In the show, The Wilds, there is a diverse group of girls who face many challenges together. One of the many things that made this show so popular among the younger generation is the vast representation. To start, Toni (Erana James) and Martha (Jenna Clause) are from a Native American reservation. It is even shown in many of Matha's flashbacks that she is Native American and participates in many rituals on the reservation. Jenna Clause has also spoken out about how she herself is a Cayuga Nation Wolf Clan Member. Similarly, Erana James who plays Toni in the show has also spoken out about being Maori and indigenous in New Zealand.

LGBTQ+
The Wilds also has LGBTQ+ representation on the show. Characters Toni (Erana James) and Shelby (Mia Healey) develop a romantic relationship later in the series. Many of the actors have also come out since the production of the show. For example, Shannon Berry, who plays Dot, posts on has posted on Instagram about having a girlfriend and Mia Healey has also spoken out about on social media about her bisexuality. Mia Healey has also stated in an interview that she believes it is so important to have a lesbian story line that is not sexualized for young girls. Furthermore, Healey's character, Shelby, deals with a lot of internalized homophobia in the show. The relatable characters and side stories in the series have made the show popular among younger generations.