In need of a badass leading lady? Here are eight shows which celebrate strong, independent women.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
No female lead is stronger or more badass than Buffy. She saves the world and shows it’s perfectly ok to worry about things like your hair and boys while you’re doing it.
Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones has remarkable abilities and is one of the few female leads based on a Marvel character.
Gilmour Girls
153 episodes of strong, ambitious women.
Orange Is The New Black
We’re not quite sure if Piper counts as a strong female lead but as the series progresses, Taystee steals the limelight as she stands up for what she believes in.
Charmed
The three sisters show that you can have a family, a career and be a demon hunting, ass-kicking witch as well.
The 100
The 100 celebrates many strong women who serve as leaders in a post-apocalyptic world.
American Horror Story: Coven
The third season of AHS has a cast dominated 99% by women. They’re not all inspirational but they all have cool powers.
Supergirl
Supergirl is a show that roots for the good guys and upholds the value of hope and optimism.
There are plenty of other TV shows that boast great female leads. Let us know your favourites in the comments below.
