You know it’s an infuriating fact that even in 2020, women cover a very small part of the television industry. Doesn’t that make you sad? We still need more women on screen and behind the camera. But things get on getting better with time, and the percentage of movies with female lead has increased from 15 percent to 24 percent as per studies. The rate will even go up if we remind the makers that women-oriented movies do make money. So, this women’s day, appreciate the projects that have done it right.
When it comes to tv shows, before you can even finish one, several new series are added each day. But this time, don’t just go on binge-watching anything that comes up first but make some conscious viewing decisions. Women’s day definitely calls for series that feature strong female leads.
Need some inspiration on what to watch? Well, here’s a little help. Following is a list of net series streaming online for you to watch all day and night away on the 8th of this march. You can also suggest them to your friends as a women’s day gift.
Women’s day- yay! Entertainment time.
The bold type
This series is a glimpse into the outrageous lives of 3 friends who work at the nation’s top female magazine and live a bright and interesting life. It’s their struggle to navigate their careers, identities, and maintain individual voices. The show showcases the next generation of unapologetically fierce working women who are ready to take on the world and smash the patriarchy. Thus, the sitcom touches the very important topic of sexual inequality, making it a must-watch women’s day stuff.
Jane- The virgin
Have you heard of serial telenovela? Well, jane- the virgin is a cheeky revamp show of this classic. It s one of the funniest, smartest, and one of the most feminist show streaming right now. If you love a good soap, then this one is just for you.
The test case
It’s a 2017 show and starred Nimrat Kaur as the first woman serving as a test case, training to be in a combat role for the Indian Army. No doubt, Nimrat is very convincing in the part of Capt. Shikha Sharma. Other than her remarkable performance, the other thing that makes it a worth watching series is the story that depicts the fight of a female officer against every bias even though she is an intelligent woman totally worthy of the position. The series is a breath of fresh air and is a perfect watch for Women’s Day, so if you haven’t watched it already, now is the time to do it right away.
Insecure
So, this series is often considered as an African American version of the movie “sex in the city” because the show focuses mainly on black women. The main character of the show is two friends who navigate their careers, female friendship and deal with relationship and dating issues in a very honest way. One of them has built a successful career but is having trouble in her personal life, while the other friend who lives with her boyfriend has a stable personal life but is having a hard time at work. They have to balance the things in order to save their friendship.
Hit play on any of these series made to empower women.
