While Phryne isn’t based on any historical woman, her character gives a voice to the generation that proved women could be smart and fearless. The show is based on the best-selling mystery novels of the same name, and also features strong female friendships with Miss Fisher’s young companion Dot (whom Miss Fisher saves in the first episode), and longtime friend Dr. She uses her unconventional insight and sharp attention to detail to help Detective Jack Robinson solve homicide investigations in Melbourne, Australia. She defies expectations for what “proper” women should do and lives instead by her own rules. She is a woman of exuberance, wit and ingenuity. “The Honorable Miss Phryne Fisher, Lady Detective” is a woman decades ahead of her time during the roaring 20’s. *Due to content, I would suggest all of these for mature audiences only (unless specified otherwise). I have watched all of these feminist TV shows over the past 3 years, and would highly recommend each one! Some of the shows are fictional, but over half are based on true events and feature real stories, lived by real women. I’ve compiled a list of TV shows you can stream that tell the stories of women from different backgrounds, time periods and walks of life. Are you tired of shows failing the Bechdel Test and want more woke, feminist TV shows in your life? With streaming services like Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime soaring in popularity, it’s never been easier to find media that focuses on the complexities of women’s stories and relationships.

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