GALLERY: Netflix launch ‘We Rule’ Campaign supporting strong women on TV
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Published 28th Jul 2017 Last updated 28th Jul 2017
Throughout TV history it’s be the men who’ve ruled the roost, such as 24, Dexter and Sopranos, but with Netflix's 'We Rule' Campaign this could all change.
Speaking about the campaign VP of Original Series at Netflix, Cindy Holland said, "Half the world’s population are women, about half of our member base are women, and we think it’s only natural that we be providing programming that is particularly of interest to women."
She went on to explain how she thought that historically women had been under-represented, "we are seeing a real evolution in the business and a recognition that female audiences are important and worthy of real exploration creatively," she commented.
Here are some shows that are available on Netflix with some awesome, empowering female leads that "provide a really diverse and eclectic set of programming for our audiences’ eclectic tastes" according to Cindy.
From a doomsday cult to New York City
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
From a doomsday cult to New York City, Kimmy is thrown into a totally alien world when she is rescued from an underground bunker.
After finding her feet in the outside world, Kimmy supports her fellow former captives adjust to life, as well as helping her wacky employer Jacqueline as she navigates her new found freedom after her recent divorce.
GALLERY: Netflix launch ‘We Rule’ Campaign supporting strong women on TV
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Three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of grief
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
These three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of life.
Set nearly a decade after the original series these three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of grief, love and ambition.
From a doomsday cult to New York City
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
From a doomsday cult to New York City, Kimmy is thrown into a totally alien world when she is rescued from an underground bunker.
After finding her feet in the outside world, Kimmy supports her fellow former captives adjust to life, as well as helping her wacky employer Jacqueline as she navigates her new found freedom after her recent divorce.
GLOW follows the female wrestling league in the 80s
GLOW
Taking inspiration from a real story, GLOW follows the female wrestling league in the 80s.
This series was brand new to Netflix earlier this year and explores a more complex look at how women survive in hostile environments. If you're looking for a series where the women are reduced to playing the love interest this isn't for you!
These two women's lives are turned upside down
Grace and Frankie
When these two women's lives are turned upside down they form an unlikely bond.
Now in later life, these two women find out that husbands are gay and leave them for each other! They face an uncertain future together as they discover a new definition of 'family', with laughter, tears and plenty of mood enhancers along the way.
High school friends band together
Pretty Little Liars
Four formerly tight high school friends band together when a blackmailer threatens to spill their dirt.
Over the course of seven series we see Spencer, Aria, Emily and Hannah's friendship continuously put to the test. However, recognising they are stronger together they find each other's strengths and work together to defeat the mysterious A.
Privileged New Yorker Piper finds herself in prison
Orange is the New Black
Now into its fifth season this series, Orange is the New Black is based on a true story and follows privileged New Yorker, Piper, as she finds herself in prison - a very different world to what she is used to.
Three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of grief
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
These three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of life.
Set nearly a decade after the original series these three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of grief, love and ambition.
From a doomsday cult to New York City
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
From a doomsday cult to New York City, Kimmy is thrown into a totally alien world when she is rescued from an underground bunker.
After finding her feet in the outside world, Kimmy supports her fellow former captives adjust to life, as well as helping her wacky employer Jacqueline as she navigates her new found freedom after her recent divorce.
GLOW follows the female wrestling league in the 80s
GLOW
Taking inspiration from a real story, GLOW follows the female wrestling league in the 80s.
This series was brand new to Netflix earlier this year and explores a more complex look at how women survive in hostile environments. If you're looking for a series where the women are reduced to playing the love interest this isn't for you!
These two women's lives are turned upside down
Grace and Frankie
When these two women's lives are turned upside down they form an unlikely bond.
Now in later life, these two women find out that husbands are gay and leave them for each other! They face an uncertain future together as they discover a new definition of 'family', with laughter, tears and plenty of mood enhancers along the way.
High school friends band together
Pretty Little Liars
Four formerly tight high school friends band together when a blackmailer threatens to spill their dirt.
Over the course of seven series we see Spencer, Aria, Emily and Hannah's friendship continuously put to the test. However, recognising they are stronger together they find each other's strengths and work together to defeat the mysterious A.
Privileged New Yorker Piper finds herself in prison
Orange is the New Black
Now into its fifth season this series, Orange is the New Black is based on a true story and follows privileged New Yorker, Piper, as she finds herself in prison - a very different world to what she is used to.
Three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of grief
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life
These three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of life.
Set nearly a decade after the original series these three ladies come together to face head on the struggles of grief, love and ambition.
You can catch these great shows and many, many more on Netflix including Stranger Things, the second season of the popular show will be released this year, you can watch the trailer here >>
