Empowering Gems: 11 Shows on Netflix with Fearless Female Leads for Your Watchlist
With International Women's Day right behind us, let's take the opportunity to celebrate women on screen who inspire us, and make us strive to be better, more bad*ss women. Kick down the patriarchy with these 11 lead roles about women who do the dominating in a man's world.
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Wednesday | Jenna Ortega
The iconic and gothic throwback to the original 1964 show, The Addams Family, this modern take is run by leading lady Jenna Ortega. Young but erudite, she commands attention with her confidence, her brute disappointment, and her deadpan humor.
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Gilmore Girls | Alexis Bledel and Lauren Graham
This adorable and wholesome comedy-drama is timeless. The story of a mother and daughter relationship, their differences somehow become their similarities in this innocent Y2K show. Whether you're looking for a laugh or a cry, Gilmore Girls will fulfill all of your entertainment needs.
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The Queen's Gambit | Anya Taylor-Joy
This incredibly witty period piece follows chess prodigy Elizabeth Harmon, who uses her cunning and talent to climb the ladder of the male dominated chess world. If you're looking for an intelligent yet entertaining show with female lead whose future refuses to be hindered by the patriarchy, then this show is for you.
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Orange is the New Black | Taylor Schilling
A groundbreaking series that revolves around Piper Chapman, a woman sentenced to prison for a past crime, Piper navigates the challenges of life behind bars. Hilariously delving into the diverse stories of the women she encounters, "Orange is the New Black" shines a spotlight on the lives, struggles, and triumphs of incarcerated women, offering a compelling exploration of identity, justice, and humanity.
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Griselda | Sofia Vergara
Women are usually not associated with crime, but we've come to reframe everything we know about stereotypes with this Netflix series. "Griselda" is gripping, gritty, and gruesome as it revolves around the life of Griselda Blanco, a notorious Colombian drug lord known as the "Queen of Cocaine." The show follows Griselda's rise to power in the male-dominated world of drug trafficking.
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Emily in Paris | Lily Collins
Cute and quirky, 'Emily in Paris' follows the adventures of Emily Cooper, a young American woman who moves to Paris for a job opportunity in marketing. As she understands the challenges of work and love in the City of Light, Emily brings her signature charm, optimism, and fashion sense to the streets of Paris.
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Jessica Jones | Krysten Ritter
Jessica Jones is a bad B who runs her own detective agency. As a former superhero with superhuman strength, she uses her position and abilities to help people in New York City.
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One Day | Ambika Mod
'One Day' is a beautiful and inspiring show following a couple's 20 year relationship from when they met at a college graduation ball.
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House of Cards | Robin Wright
"House of Cards" offers a uncanny portrayal of power dynamics through the eyes of Claire Underwood, who navigates through the ruthless world of politics with strategic brilliance and determination. As Claire's ambitions clash with her personal sacrifices, the series bring forth the complexities of gender, ambition, and morality in a male-dominated sphere.
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Glow | Alison Brie
The lurid episodes of 'Glow' skate around a women's wrestling team of the 1980s in Los Angeles, California. In it's humor and passion, it emphasizes female friendships and the importance of self-discovery.
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How to Get Away With Murder | Viola Davis
Viola Davis stars as Annalise Keating, a lawyer who teaches a class and selects the brightest students to assist her in cases at the firm.
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