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18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
10 TV Shows With Powerful Female Leads That Are The Perfect Pick-Me-Up After A Bad Day
Some days just suck—and that's when you need a show that makes you feel seen and heard. Here's a list of TV series with badass female leads, that are the perfect pick-me-up and a good break from the usual stuff we're tired of watching! Survival of the Thickest Survival of the Thickest is the epitome of feel-good! The story revolves around Mavis Beaumont, a stylist living in NYC who decides to rebuild her life after her breakup. This show has everything you need to feel better about life—unapologetic representation, charm, a storyline around career and friendship and everything in between. It's self-love in a neat box. Top of the Lake Top of the Lake is a gripping mystery drama that follows Detective Robin Griffin as she investigates the disappearance of a pregnant 12-year-old girl in a small town in New Zealand. It is dark, emotionally intense, and cerebral, led, of course, by a complex female character. Grace and Frankie Speaking of the perfect pick-me-up, Grace and Frankie has to be one of the best feel-good shows out there! It's a comedy-drama revolving around two older women, Grace and Frankie—nemeses since day one—who are forced to be in close proximity for a lot longer than anticipated after their husbands come out and leave them for each other. It's a series full of chaos, friendship, laughs, and starting over. Orphan Black Orphan Black is a sci-fi thriller led by a powerhouse performance from Tatiana Maslany. The story revolves around Sarah Manning, who witnesses an incident involving a woman who looks exactly like her, which leads her to discover that she is one of many genetically identical clones. Pitch Pitch is a sports drama that follows Ginny Baker, the first woman to play Major League Baseball, as she battles sexism, media scrutiny, and self-doubt while trying to prove she belongs on the field. Better Things Better Things is a comedy-drama that follows Sam Fox, a single mom, as she juggles raising three daughters and caring for her eccentric mother, all while handling her job as an actor. It is a funny and honest take on parenting and womanhood, which makes for the perfect pick-me-up. Wentworth If you're a fan of Orange is the New Black, this is going to be your next favorite. Wentworth follows Bea Smith, found guilty of attempting to kill her husband, as she navigates a women's correctional facility, which is rife with power struggles and the drive to survive. With its gripping plot twists and fierce female characters, this one will make you want to keep pressing play. Marcella Marcella is a dark crime thriller about a former detective who is pulled back into investigating a string of brutal murders while battling her own mental health struggles. If you like gripping storylines and a psychological deep-dive into the lead's mental health, this one's for you. Insecure Insecure follows Issa Dee as she navigates love, friendship, and career struggles in modern-day Los Angeles, with a relatable awkwardness that makes for a great watch. It's a coming-of-age story that will definitely make your not-so-good day better. Extraordinary Attorney Woo Extraordinary Attorney Woo follows Woo Young‑woo, a brilliant rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum, as she tackles unique legal cases with creativity and empathy while breaking down social barriers at her prestigious Seoul firm. It's got representation, softness, and resilience—what else do you need to lift your spirits? These are some of the many amazing shows with fierce female leads that make for a wonderful watch. Have any more such shows in your list? Tell us in the comments!
The Guardian
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
A Real Pain to Con Mum: the seven best films to watch on TV this week
How the Holocaust echoes down the generations is the core concern of this deceptively light-hearted comedy drama from writer-director Jesse Eisenberg. He also stars as David, a Jewish American who joins his extrovert cousin Benji (Oscar winner Kieran Culkin) in Poland for a tour of sites associated with the genocide – funded by their beloved late grandmother. The men's fluctuating relationship is a source of quick-witted humour but also great drama. Benji's scattershot attempts to honour the traumatic events, alongside the more repressed David's reluctance to open up to his once-close relative, give the film an emotional pull that's both historical and personal. Wednesday 2 April, Disney+ There are plenty of true-crime documentaries out there about people duped into giving away money through catfishing and the like. But what if the grifter is your own mother? Nick Green's truly gobsmacking film tells the story of pastry chef Graham Hornigold, who was contacted in 2020 by the mum he never knew. Dionne turned out to be a very wealthy entrepreneur – but she only had six months to live, so Graham grabbed at the chance of a parental relationship, however brief. There are many, many twists in this tale of love, manipulation and devastating consequences. Out now, Netflix Pair Broad City's writer-star Ilana Glazer and the creator of Better Things, Pamela Adlon, and you can guarantee an unabashed, gloriously funny story about women's lives. Glazer and Michelle Buteau play New York best friends, yoga teacher Eden and dentist Dawn. The latter has just given birth (the scene where her waters break is hilarious) when the former finds out she is pregnant. As the pressures of parenthood and potential single motherhood intensify, their intimate bond – utterly candid, sharply witty – begins to fray. Saturday 29 March, 1.05pm, 6.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere For his feature debut, actor turned director Neil Maskell has clearly adopted the off-kilter, darkly comic stylings of his friend and regular collaborator Ben Wheatley. Klokkenluider is the Dutch word for whistleblower, which is what UK government IT guy Ewan (Amit Shah) is. He's hiding in a Belgian holiday let with his wife Silke (Sura Dohnke), waiting for a journalist to spill the beans to about his world-shattering discovery. Tom Burke and Roger Evans play the minders who join them in a thriller that manages to be unsettling and slyly mundane at the same time. Saturday 29 March, 11.10pm, Film4 Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Wanda (Edie Falco) is a giver in a family of takers – from her heavily pregnant daughter and recovering addict son to a secret lover who's only in it for the sex. She could just be an annoying doormat of a character, but in the estimable Falco's hands she is an engagingly flawed woman who relies on being wanted to give meaning to her life. There aren't many rough edges in Brendan Walsh's middle America drama, but it's finely acted and completely relatable. Sunday 30 March, 11.35am, 7.15pm, Sky Cinema Premiere Chris Bernard's Liverpool-set romance was one of a string of features funded by Channel 4 in the 1980s that revitalised the moribund British film industry. Like much of the broadcaster's early content, it's sparky, politically edged fare, following two young women – jobless Elaine (Alexandra Pigg) and chicken factory worker/force of nature Teresa (Margi Clarke, sister of the film's writer Frank) – on a night out in the city. They meet two Russian sailors, and while Teresa gets off with Alfred Molina's Sergei, Elaine falls heavily for Peter (Peter Firth). But love and cold war realities soon collide. Sunday 30 March, 11.35pm, BBC Two The smoke sauna tradition in Estonia is recognised by Unesco, and Anna Hints's season-traversing documentary pays due homage to its rituals and idyllic woodland setting. But the female visitors to the isolated cabin are the film's real focus. In this safe space, they sit and talk – about body image, sex, relationships, family – naked physically but also exposing themselves emotionally. Viewed in a beautiful play of light and steam, it's a moving insight into troubled individuals given succour through a collective endeavour. Thursday 3 April, 2.10am, Film4
The Independent
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora' over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore
Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar on Sunday for ' Anora,' a role that catapulted the 25-year-old into a burgeoning film career after achieving initial success on television. The Brooklyn-set comedy-drama had received six nominations. Madison had been best known for playing a sullen teenager in the FX comedy series 'Better Things,' which ended in 2022. She also appeared in the hit movies 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' and the fifth installment of the horror franchise 'Scream.' Those jobs attracted the attention of director-writer Sean Baker, who penned the title role in 'Anora' for Madison. She studied Russian and did her own stunts in the film, in addition to learning to pole dance to play an exotic dancer who marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The film debuted to critical acclaim at Cannes last year, winning the Palme d'Or. It has gained momentum ever since, with its box-office success easily outearning its $6 million budget. Hollywood veteran Demi Moore of 'The Substance' had been the Oscar front-runner, having won over Madison at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards. However, Madison beat out Moore for the BAFTA two days before Oscar voting ended, as well as at last weekend's Independent Spirit Awards. She was born Mikaela Madison Rosberg in Los Angeles, one of five children of psychologist parents. Her mother signed her up for an acting class in her mid-teens after Madison had trained in competitive horseback riding, which she found lonely compared to the collaborative nature of acting. In addition to Moore, the other nominees were Cynthia Erivo for 'Wicked,' Karla Sofía Gascón for 'Emilia Pérez" and Fernanda Torres for 'I'm Still Here.' ___
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora' over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar on Sunday for 'Anora,' a role that catapulted the 25-year-old into a burgeoning film career after achieving initial success on television. The Brooklyn-set comedy-drama had received six nominations. Madison had been best known for playing a sullen teenager in the FX comedy series 'Better Things,' which ended in 2022. She also appeared in the hit movies 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' and the fifth installment of the horror franchise 'Scream.' Those jobs attracted the attention of director-writer Sean Baker, who penned the title role in 'Anora' for Madison. She studied Russian and did her own stunts in the film, in addition to learning to pole dance to play an exotic dancer who marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The film debuted to critical acclaim at Cannes last year, winning the Palme d'Or. It has gained momentum ever since, with its box-office success easily outearning its $6 million budget. Hollywood veteran Demi Moore of 'The Substance' had been the Oscar front-runner, having won over Madison at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards. However, Madison beat out Moore for the BAFTA two days before Oscar voting ended, as well as at last weekend's Independent Spirit Awards. She was born Mikaela Madison Rosberg in Los Angeles, one of five children of psychologist parents. Her mother signed her up for an acting class in her mid-teens after Madison had trained in competitive horseback riding, which she found lonely compared to the collaborative nature of acting. In addition to Moore, the other nominees were Cynthia Erivo for 'Wicked,' Karla Sofía Gascón for 'Emilia Pérez" and Fernanda Torres for 'I'm Still Here.' ___ For more coverage of this year's Academy Awards, visit:
Associated Press
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Breakout star Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for ‘Anora' over Hollywood veteran Demi Moore
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar on Sunday for 'Anora,' a role that catapulted the 25-year-old into a burgeoning film career after achieving initial success on television. The Brooklyn-set comedy-drama had received six nominations. Madison had been best known for playing a sullen teenager in the FX comedy series 'Better Things,' which ended in 2022. She also appeared in the hit movies 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood' and the fifth installment of the horror franchise 'Scream.' Those jobs attracted the attention of director-writer Sean Baker, who penned the title role in 'Anora' for Madison. She studied Russian and did her own stunts in the film, in addition to learning to pole dance to play an exotic dancer who marries the son of a Russian oligarch. The film debuted to critical acclaim at Cannes last year, winning the Palme d'Or. It has gained momentum ever since, with its box-office success easily outearning its $6 million budget. Hollywood veteran Demi Moore of 'The Substance' had been the Oscar front-runner, having won over Madison at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards. However, Madison beat out Moore for the BAFTA two days before Oscar voting ended, as well as at last weekend's Independent Spirit Awards. She was born Mikaela Madison Rosberg in Los Angeles, one of five children of psychologist parents. Her mother signed her up for an acting class in her mid-teens after Madison had trained in competitive horseback riding, which she found lonely compared to the collaborative nature of acting. In addition to Moore, the other nominees were Cynthia Erivo for 'Wicked,' Karla Sofía Gascón for 'Emilia Pérez' and Fernanda Torres for 'I'm Still Here.'
