"The Gifted" is a television series that premiered in 2017, set in the X-Men universe. The show follows a suburban family whose lives are turned upside down when they discover that their children possess mutant abilities. To protect their family from a government that hunts down mutants, they join a group of underground mutants fighting for survival and acceptance. The series explores themes of family, identity, and societal prejudice. It features a diverse cast of characters, including both mutants and humans, and delves into the challenges they face in a world that fears and misunderstands them.