5 OTT series that celebrate strong and complex female protagonists

OTT platforms provide a treasure trove of English series with strong female leads who leave fans mesmerized with their character traits of being strong, flawed, and victorious. These five classics combine elements of drama, thrillers, and emotions that fans with empowering experiences in show choices can always aspire to. These series revolve around female leads who change the course of their lives amidst chaos.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is the fast-witted Londoner contending with loss, desire, and family relationships in this warm and intimate drama and comedy series. Her honest, direct address to the audience makes her nothing if not refreshingly intimate and even deeply personal as she reveals her vulnerable journey to self-acceptance. Watch 'Fleabag' on Prime Video.

Elisabeth Moss plays the role of June Osborne, a strong and resistant woman against a brutal dystopia that strips away freedoms and families. The story pulses with tension as she plots escapes and confronts oppression, drawing from stark visions of control and rebellion. Its unflinching look at power reverberates through seasons of high-stakes survival. 'The Handmaid's Tale', available to watch now on Hulu.

Jodie Comer shines as Villanelle, a stylish assassin locked in a magnetic duel with MI6 agent Eve Polastri, played by Sandra Oh. Their cat-and-mouse obsession propels the series with twists, glamour, and psychological complexity, upending the conventions of the spy genre. Available to watch on Hulu.

Reese Witherspoon leads a stellar cast of wealthy mothers who have secrets that could blow them to smithereens in the lovely Monterey. "Friendships are made to be broken," and that's precisely what happens in ‘Big Little Lies,’ a gripping drama that also serves as social commentary. It is now streaming on Max.

Survival of the Thickest follows Mavis, a plus-size Black stylist rebuilding life post-breakup with humor and heart. Michelle Buteau shines as she juggles NYC gigs, messy romances, and self-love amid fashion chaos. This Netflix gem celebrates curves and chosen family.