"The Gifted" is a television series set in the X-Men universe, focusing on a family whose lives are turned upside down when they discover their children possess mutant abilities. The show explores themes of discrimination and acceptance as the family goes on the run from the Sentinels, government agents tasked with hunting down mutants. As they seek refuge, the family encounters a group of underground mutants who are fighting for their rights and survival. The series delves into the struggles and dynamics within this community, highlighting the challenges they face in a world that fears and oppresses them.