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It didn't take any extra effort to produce a top 10 list in which every series has at least one strong female lead character, powerfully examined in detail. But in a year like 2017, these characters, and the roles they played, felt more vital than ever.

From Big Little Lies to Insecure, just a few with strong female protagonists:

The shows on this list, newly opening up the subjectivity and perspective of half the world, could only exist in a world of limitless possibility:


Better Things  - Season 1

Better Things - Season 1

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Big Little Lies  - Season 1

Big Little Lies - Season 1

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In the tranquil seaside town of Monterey, California, nothing is quite as it seems. Doting moms,...


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Feud: Bette and Joan

Feud: Bette and Joan

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Tells the story of the legendary rivalry between Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange) and Bette Davis...


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The Crook and Flail: A Novel of Ancient Egypt
The Crook and Flail: A Novel of Ancient Egypt
Libbie Hawker | 2013 | Fiction & Poetry, History & Politics
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
This was a great book. I love reading books with strong female characters who take charge of their lives. I very much enjoyed reading it and I would recommend it.
  
Wonder Woman (2017)
Wonder Woman (2017)
2017 | Action, Fantasy, War
A movie I'd been waiting for FOREVER
This is one of the best movies I've ever scene. Strongest of the strong female leads. There are dozens of brilliant side female characters who were also amazing and the lack of male gaze really won the day.
  
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ErinSJ (112 KP) rated Green Rider in Books

Jun 18, 2018  
Green Rider
Green Rider
Kristen Britain | 1998 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
7
8.0 (3 Ratings)
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Some Unique World Building (2 more)
Strong Female Characters
Overall Engaging Story
A Bit Too Long (2 more)
Some Parts Feel Like an Obvious Lord of the Rings Rip Off
Lots of Typical Fantasy Tropes
  
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Reiko LJ (126 KP) rated Thor: Ragnarok (2017) in Movies

Jul 4, 2018 (Updated Jul 4, 2018)  
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
2017 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Fun, bright, great effects and strong female characters (0 more)
Thor goes through a lot of bad in this film but it's surrounded in a shiny wrapper so it never has meaning (0 more)
Fun romp
  
The Nightingale
The Nightingale
Kristin Hannah | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
10
8.9 (61 Ratings)
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Strong female characters (0 more)
Slow start (0 more)
Slow start but strong finish
This book will make you cry, so keep the tissues handy. The first few chapters are very dull, but once it picks up, you can’t put it down! I fell in love when this book!
  
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017)
2017 | Action, Sci-Fi
Everything.. I love where the story is going. I love the strong female leads. (0 more)
Some of the origins of some "mysterious" characters were never revealed but Hey there's always Episode 9! (0 more)
Great Movie.
  
The Memory Trees
The Memory Trees
Kali Wallace | 2017 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)
9
5.5 (2 Ratings)
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The characters are great (0 more)
It was a very simple story full of a long line of strong female characters. As I was reading I was literally building the "family tree" in my head. All the back stories help keep these strong family ties and traditions at the forefront of the story. I really thought I was going to hate this book, but it was the complete opposite.
  
Piece of Dragon
Piece of Dragon
Laurel Chase | 2018 | Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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Individual characters and strong female lead! (0 more)
Amazing first book in the series!
The guys are all so individual and amazing. Completely different from any characters in any other book I've read. Laurel has created this fabulous alternate reality that I could only wish to be a part of. Carlyle is this beautiful strong female lead and you can really tell Laurel loves her character as you read the story. This book sets the tone for the whole series and if you've read the other books, you will know she just keeps up the standard the whole way through.
  
Van Helsing (2016)
Van Helsing (2016)
2016 | Action, Horror
9
8.0 (2 Ratings)
Movie Rating
Really fantastic series that is filled with action and humour. Love the strong female lead who isn't afraid to fight dirty or stand up for herself. This is one of those series where no one is safe, don't get too attached to certain characters!