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9 Amazing Shows That Feature Badass Female Leads

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UIC chapter.

Our generation loves to binge watch shows. We love sitting down for hours, watching episode after episode of any show that will capture our attention. The shows that I love the most are shows that provide strong female role models in the forefront. Here are some binge-worthy shows that star female leads.

1. Jane The Virgin

Starring Gina Rodriguez, this show follows Jane who finds out she is pregnant although she’s never had sex.

2. Scandal

Scandal follows lawyer Olivia Pope who “fixes problems” in D.C. She never sleeps and is definitely #careergoals

3. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Kimmy Schmidt is on her own after being apart of a doomsday cult for most of her adult life. She must adjust to the modern world while living in New York City.

4. Broad City

Broad City follows the lives of two best friends Ilana and Abbi as they attempt to work and date in NYC.

5. Grace and Frankie

After finding out their husbands are leaving them for each other, Grace and Frankie move in together and attempt to find themselves post-retirement.

6. Orange Is The New Black

Most likely you’ve already watched OITNB, but if you haven’t it follows women in prison and uncovers their backstories.

7. Insecure

Issa is shy and awkward. She must learn to cope with her own insecurities about her life.

8. Gilmore Girls

This show follows mother-daughter team Lorelai and Rory Gilmore as they learn together about family, friendships, and life.

9. The Crown

This Netflix Original portrays the life of Queen Elizabeth II all the way to present day.

Christiana is a Communications major with a minor in Sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Originally from a very small town in central Illinois, she spends most of her time exploring the city. She enjoys live music, poetry, and cheesy indie comedies. Catch her around campus to talk about the latest in hip-hop releases.