March 8 is a great reason to remember how different women's stories can be: inspiring, dramatic, bold, and very real. In movies and series, heroines have long ceased to be mere secondary characters — today they lead the plot, make tough decisions, and change their destinies. We have gathered five vibrant series about strong, brave, and complex women that are perfect for festive viewing.
1. "Big Little Lies"
Year: 2017–2019
Genre: drama, detective
Main Cast: Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz
The series tells the story of several women from a wealthy coastal town. At first glance, their lives seem perfect — successful careers, families, children, and beautiful homes. However, behind this facade of harmony lie serious problems, secrets, and painful experiences.
The plot gradually leads the viewer to a mysterious murder that connects the fates of all the heroines.
2. "Killing Eve"
Year: 2018–2022
Genre: thriller, crime, drama
Main Cast: Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Fiona Shaw
Intelligence officer Eve Polastri begins investigating a series of mysterious murders. Her main adversary becomes the charismatic and unpredictable assassin Villanelle.
Their confrontation gradually turns into a complex psychological game, where the line between hunter and prey begins to blur.
3. "The Handmaid’s Tale"
Year: 2017–…
Genre: dystopia, drama
Main Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel, Ann Dowd
The series transports the viewer to a totalitarian state where women are virtually stripped of their rights. The main character, June, becomes a handmaid — a woman designated for bearing children for the elite.
The story depicts the struggle for freedom, human dignity, and the right to one's own life.
4. "Why Women Kill"
Year: 2019–2021
Genre: drama, black comedy
Main Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Lucy Liu, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Allison Tolman
The series showcases three stories of women living in the same house but in different eras — the 1960s, 1980s, and present day.
Each of the heroines faces infidelity, complicated relationships, and personal dramas. Gradually, these stories lead to unexpected and sometimes tragic consequences.
5. "The Good Wife"
Year: 2009–2016
Genre: legal drama
Main Cast: Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Alan Cumming
After a high-profile political scandal and her husband's arrest, the main character Alicia Florrick is forced to return to her career as a lawyer to support her family.
The series depicts her professional growth, struggle for independence, and attempts to rebuild her life.
