More recently (several decades ago), female images on the TV screen were somewhat glossy and slightly flat. Sometimes they get it very talented.
We represent the top 10 series in which interesting and strong women act as the main characters.
10. Downton Abbey
Here, the cascade of diverse female images appears before the viewer. Each of them is interesting in its own way: the mother of the Cora family, the unflappable Mary, the homely Mrs. Hughes, the conflicting governess O’Brien, and, of course, the inimitable Countess Grant! Their appearance is always impeccable. Their manners are royal honed. They are interesting to listen to, it is pleasant to watch them. Thanks to the talented play of actresses who played the central roles, the series “Downton Abbey” gained wide popularity among the public and received approving reviews from corrosive film critics.
9. Homeland
This is probably one of the best TV shows made in the last decade. Carrie Matheson is a CIA officer. She is a high-level professional, but she has one weakness - she is tormented by bouts of depression associated with bipolar disorder. Because of this, no one believes her argument that the brave sergeant Brody, who unexpectedly returned from the next world, wants to carry out a major terrorist attack.
The leading role - Claire Danes did an excellent job. Her game keeps the viewer in constant tension and does not allow to relax for a minute. By the way, there is a domestic version of this series with the same name.
8. Government
TV shows from northern Europe are not so popular in the world, but some of them have become widely known to viewers. These include the "Government". This project has been recognized by critics as one of the best Danish television films. Many fans of the multi-episode even consider him the forerunner of the cult "House of Cards".
The central character of the picture is Brigitte Nyborg. She receives the post of prime minister, and very soon the newly made head of state will have to understand that she will have to fight for every step she takes. By the way, the creators of the film, somehow managed to predict that in the very near future the representative of the fair sex will become the leader of Denmark.
7. Utopia
The British series is strictly forbidden for viewing by children and teenagers, because there are naturalistic scenes of torture, bloody massacres, and psychosis. The plot is based on the graphic novel “The Experiments of Utopia”. In the course of the plot, he gets to five characters, after which some unknown sectarian organization begins to hunt for them. However, everything will change when Jessica Hyde appears on the scene ...
6. Edge
The main character of the series “The Edge” is FBI agent Olivia Dunham. This is an emotional charismatic woman, has high professionalism and the ability to concentrate her forces in the most difficult situation. These qualities help her find solutions to the most complicated problems.
5. Dollhouse
The original story of “Dollhouse” tells about unusual people-dolls who can perform the most incredible espionage missions. The central character of the film is Eco, one of the best of its kind. She voluntarily hired to work in the "Doll House". Everyone knows that the memory of dolls can be erased, so that all dangerous memories disappear in an instant. However, Eco is not like everyone else. Gradually, she begins to recover in memory everything that happened to her ...
4. Orange - a hit of the season
This is one of the few TV shows where all the main roles are given to women. And this is not just some snotty melodrama. The scene of the film is a women's prison, and accordingly the central heroines are prisoners. Each day is a struggle for survival. In such practically extreme conditions, the character of every woman with a difficult fate is revealed from the most unexpected sides. Piper had an easy, enjoyable life. But at one point everything collapses: a short conversation with a drug dealer changes the girl’s life forever.
3. Americans
This series is rightfully considered one of the highest-quality multi-episodes of the past decade. The picture tells of two agents of the USSR State Security Committee, playing the role of an ordinary American family living in the era of Reagan. The main female image is Elizabeth Jennings. Performed by the brilliant Keri Russell, she turned out to be a tough, strong-willed woman, with a steel rod. Here, the Soviet resident, oddly enough, turned out not to be a grotesque character, as is often the case in American films, but a rather complex multi-faceted figure with interesting psychology.
2. Agent Carter
Agent Carter fell in love with the audience since the time of "First Avenger." Therefore, it was decided specifically for her to create a separate story. Mid forties. Peggy serves in the office and puts all her strength into clearing Stark's good name. At the same time, she continues to search for Captain America. Agent Carter is very charming, but strict and initiative.
1. Miss Detective Fraini Fisher
This is a series about a detective girl with a wide variety of abilities: she shoots well, performs tango delightfully, easily flies airplanes, and also perfectly knows the technique of seduction. Fashionable and charming Freini earned the love of fans and away from the Australian continent (where the film was made).