It’s International Women’s Day this month! Enjoy these popular series on Netflix and other streaming platforms, which feature female characters who will inspire you.

The Book of Boba Fett

Streaming service: Disney+
You’ll be enthralled by Fennec Shand, an elite mercenary played by Ming-Na Wen. This skilled and formidable hitman aligns herself with Boba Fett. Together, the former bounty hunter and the rugged and crafty Fennec embark on new quests in the Galaxy’s underworld.

Archive 81

Streaming service: Netflix
This compelling thriller stars Dina Shihabi, who is the first Middle East-born woman to be accepted to both the Juilliard and NYU Graduate Acting programs. In Archive 81, she plays Melody Pendras, a documentary filmmaker who endears herself to viewers and to the other characters of Archive 81, who all watch her on film as she attempts to avoid an unfortunate fate.

Cheer

Streaming service: Netflix
This Netflix docuseries follows the ongoing life and career of Coach Monica Aldama, who has been leading her school’s cheerleading team to major championships for years. Besides being about effeminate cheerleaders, this series also shows how Monica juggles being loved and feared by her peers, cheerleaders and rivals.

Emily in Paris

Streaming service: Netflix
Millions of viewers around the world have been captivated by Emily Cooper, who is played by Lily Collins. Emily is an independent and capable young lady who lands her dream job, which requires her to move to Paris. This series is worth a watch—Collins received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress, for her performance in Emily in Paris.

Hailee Steinfeld as Kate Bishop. PHOTO: © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd

Hawkeye

Streaming service: Disney+
This series tells the story of how Hawkeye meets Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld, who impresses him with her determination and skills, and gradually becomes the next Hawkeye. Inspired by the original Hawkeye, Kate Bishop learns skills like archery and proves to viewers that you don’t need superpowers to be a hero. The first season follows Clint and Kate as they team up to take down a nefarious cartel.

Maid

Streaming service: Netflix
Based on a true story, this series stars the charismatic Margaret Qualley as Alex, a maid who attempts to escape an abusive ex-boyfriend and forge a new life for herself from the lowest of lows. Alex’s story is inspired by the memoirs of Stephanie Land, who had to figure out America’s complicated welfare system while cleaning houses to provide for her young daughter.

The leading ladies of And Just Like That… PHOTO: HBO GO

And Just Like That…

Streaming service: HBO GO
It’s not easy adapting to the new norms of our fast-paced world, but these women do it with style and finesse. The sequel to the Sex And The City franchise, And Just Like That… catches up with the female leads, who are now in their mid-50s and navigating new circumstances and societal mindsets. This show’s uplifting themes include reinvention, growth, embracing change, reclaiming personal independence and breaking free from cultural expectations. If you aren’t up to speed, you can watch all six seasons of Sex And The City and the two Sex And The City movies on HBO GO.

Jennifer Aniston as Alex Levy. PHOTO: APPLE TV+

The Morning Show

Streaming service: Apple TV
Jennifer Aniston plays the vivacious and cheeky Alex Levy, who astutely manoeuvres her way through her corporate and personal life. Apart from Aniston’s character, the show also follows the lives of Bradley Jackson played by Reese Whiterspoon, and in the most recent season, a veteran journalist played by Julianna Margulies.

Cobra Kai

Streaming service: Netflix
Now into its fourth season, this karate series is about young people who are bullied, poor or lacking parental guidance, but discover their best selves through karate. Aisha, for example, is a “nerd” who joins a dojo, wins over friends and learns to be comfortable in her own skin.