Today marks International Women's Day and worldwide women are being celebrated.
As a way of marking all of the incredible actresses that kick ass daily, take a look at some of the Netflix shows that have amazing female characters.
House of Cards
A ruthless politician will stop at nothing to conquer Washington, D.C. Its won an EMMY and a Golden Globe, too. Robin Wright is incredible in this.
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Chelsea Handler
She's a pro at these talk shows. This particular isn't her first one, but it is a first of its kind in terms of ideas, people and places, all in her unique style.
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The OA
Seven years after vanishing from her home, Prairie returns with mysterious new abilities and recruits five strangers for a secret mission.
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Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life
It was the revival the world desperately cried out for. Fresh from a career high, Rory pays a visit to Stars Hollow. Emily copes with Richard’s death. The inn keeps Lorelai busy as she ponders her future. And, there's word that we could be getting more episodes. Get more on that HERE.
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Orange Is The New Black
A privileged New Yorker ends up in a women’s prison when a past crime catches up with her. It will have you gripped.
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Jessica Jones
Haunted by a traumatic past, Jessica Jones uses her gifts as a private eye to find her tormentor before he can harm anyone else in Hell’s Kitchen.
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A Series of Unfortunate Events
Violet Baudelaire is incredibly intelligent and thinks very quickly on her feet. She saves the day in every unfortunate encounter the Baudelaire's encounter.
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The Crown
This drama follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped the second half of the 20th century.
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The Good Wife
In this courtroom drama, attorney Alicia Florrick finds herself forced to return to work after a scandal lands her politician husband in prison.
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Grace and Frankie
They’re not friends, but when their husbands leave them for each other, proper Grace and eccentric Frankie begin to bond in this Emmy-nominated series. Not to mention it's actually gas!
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