↑

  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Casseroles
    • Main Dish
      • Main Dishes: Beef
      • Main Dishes: Pork
      • Main Dishes: Poultry
      • Main Dishes: Vegetarian
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Sandwiches
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
  • Crafts & DIY
  • Fitness & Health
    • Desserts
      • Instant Pot
      • Holidays
    • health
    • free workouts
    • buy chanelle’s eBook!
    • shop chanelle’s faves
  • Pets
  • Lifestyle
    • entertainment
    • home decor
    • productivity
    • style & beauty

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

  • About Me
  • Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

Eat Move Make

recipes | DIY | lifestyle

  • Recipe Index
    • Appetizers
    • Casseroles
    • Main Dish
      • Main Dishes: Beef
      • Main Dishes: Pork
      • Main Dishes: Poultry
      • Main Dishes: Vegetarian
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Sandwiches
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker
  • Crafts & DIY
  • Fitness & Health
    • Desserts
      • Instant Pot
      • Holidays
    • health
    • free workouts
    • buy chanelle’s eBook!
    • shop chanelle’s faves
  • Pets
  • Lifestyle
    • entertainment
    • home decor
    • productivity
    • style & beauty
Home » Lifestyle » Strong Female Characters On Netflix!

Strong Female Characters On Netflix!

By: Liz  /  Published: March 21, 2017  /  Updated: March 21, 2017  /   Leave a comment

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Raising girls who are strong and confident can be challenging when gender stereotypes and entertainment role models begin to influence them as young as age six. Thankfully there are more and more strong female characters on Netflix to help bolster their sense of “girl power”.

Trollhunters

If you haven’t explored all the shows on Netflix with girls who don’t mess around, take a look. There are a bunch!

Strong Female Characters on Netflix

Eleven on Stranger Things has been through more than any little girl ever should, but she’s a tough and determined fighter! This is a binge-worthy show for the whole family.

Violet from A Series of Unfortunate Events. She’s quick-witted and intelligent, and she has to be to outplay Count Olaf on a daily basis.

a series of unfortunate events photo

In Tarzan and Jane, Jane proves she’s no damsel in distress!

Tarzan and Jane on Netflix

Elena on One Day at a Time, is a bold activist and shows immense strength and inner courage in her personal reveal during season one.

The other night in my Netflix suggestions, I saw a movie called Deidra and Laney Rob a Train, so I went ahead and watched it. I was happy to discover it was another example of strong female characters on Netflix. While robbing a train isn’t anything we want our girls to attempt, it’s the strength and determination of the female characters that stands out. They’re caught in a bad situation, but the sisters stick together and take charge. We can all appreciate that kind of grit and determination, right?

Deidra Laney Rob a Train

All of these strong female characters on Netflix are worth exploring, but parents should consider the child’s age when selecting an appropriate show. Some of them are fine for the whole family, but others might be best suited to older kids.

stream team logo

What strong female characters on Netflix do your kids enjoy watching?

Related topics
Entertainment Lifestyle

About Liz

Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Claudia Krusch says

    March 31, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    There are so many shows on Netflix with strong female characters. Strangers Things was great and I love the girl who plays Eleven. I can not wait for Season 2.

    Reply
  2. Alissa Apel says

    March 29, 2017 at 3:41 pm

    Mica just read all of A Series of Unfortunate Events this summer, and has enjoyed watching Violet in it.

    Reply
  3. Trisha McKee says

    March 26, 2017 at 10:45 pm

    My daughter loves the show Stranger Things. I love that they are portraying women as stronger and smarter and more resilient than past characters.

    Reply
  4. Bea Alexandra says

    March 26, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    I remember when Roseanne was considered a strong female for the times. She had her show named after her and was the matriarch in charge of all of her family’s lives. It was something I always think about.

    Reply
  5. Betsy Barnes says

    March 26, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    My son loves Stranger Things! He keeps telling me to watch, it is the next on my list to binge!

    Reply
  6. Lisa Coomer Queen says

    March 24, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    It is important that teach our girls to be strong and confident. These shows seem like they are great shows for this. Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Dina L says

    March 23, 2017 at 10:55 pm

    I love Netflix and their original shows have several strong female characters! Jessica Jones really slays and I love Eleven from Stranger Things.

    Reply
  8. Yvonne Delgado says

    March 23, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    I think I would like Tarzan and Jane best out of all the strong females mentioned in this post. I will watch it on netflix. I like strong female roles that don’t need to put men down to look strong.

    Reply
  9. Cassie Tucker says

    March 22, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    I love that there are more strong female characters now. I remember when characters like Buffy and Xena were the only examples.

    Reply
  10. Crystal says

    March 22, 2017 at 11:03 pm

    Got to say, I’m loving the abundance of strong female characters on TV and in movies. It’s a great time to show my daughters they can do anything!

    Reply
  11. Kristin says

    March 22, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    We just got started with Stranger Things, but I’m totally loving Eleven! She’s a little warrior!

    Reply
  12. Rosey says

    March 22, 2017 at 6:27 pm

    I haven’t seen Tarzan on Netflix yet, but I did just see the movie (I’m behind times, I know) and it was so good. Jane was def. not a helpless woman. 😉

    Reply
  13. Shannon Gurnee says

    March 22, 2017 at 1:59 pm

    We love Netflix in our home! I love this post about the strong female characters in shows on Netflix. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Laura B says

    March 22, 2017 at 1:21 pm

    As fun and whimsical as princess movies are I also love entertainment that features strong female characters that inspire young girls to follow their dreams. Thanks for these suggestions, I need to add them to my watch list!

    Reply
  15. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    March 22, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    Little girls today need some positive role models more than ever. These characters look awesome and portray some good traits.

    Reply
  16. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    March 22, 2017 at 9:45 am

    I think this teaches a great value for little girls. Having a strong character is a great way to empower women.

    Reply
  17. Monica (NYCTechMommy) says

    March 22, 2017 at 6:23 am

    Lately, my kid and I have been binge-watching Netflix series together. A Series of Unfortunate Events in a favorite. We haven’t checked out Tarzan and Jane yet but now after hearing about it here, we will! Thanks

    Reply
  18. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    March 22, 2017 at 4:14 am

    I always wanted my daughter to grow up to be a strong woman. I guess I did a good job because she is! Girls should be taught early on to stand up for themselves and not to think anything less. I will have to send the link to this post to my cousin. She’s got three young daughters, all under the age of 10.

    Reply
  19. Emily says

    March 22, 2017 at 12:11 am

    Some of these shows I have seen and others are new to me. I love the idea of a Tarzan and Jane with a strong Jane, my kids would enjoy seeing that one.

    Reply
  20. Jeanine says

    March 21, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    I wonder if my kids have seen any of these, I don’t think so! I will have to check these out, strong female leads is where its at right now!

    Reply
  21. Cynthia says

    March 21, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    We have Netflix and yet have not checked out these shows. I love sharing strong women with my daughters. I will have to look for them!

    Reply
  22. Pam says

    March 21, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    I love finding strong female characters. I don’t think we have checked out any of these movies or shows.

    Reply
  23. Rebecca Bryant says

    March 21, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    I Love my Netflix. I also like shows with strong female leads. they are really hard to find these days.

    Reply
  24. Stephanie Jeannot says

    March 21, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    I used to love the show “One Day at A Time.” It was funyn and contributed good feelings to my day. I guess you can say, Olivia from “Scandal,” and Viola Davis’s role on “How to Get Away with Murder.

    Reply
  25. Alecia says

    March 21, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    I’m not sure if it’s still on there but I think we’ve watched The Crood’s a million times. I love how Eep sticks up for herself and changes the whole family for the better.

    Reply
  26. Bill Sweeney says

    March 21, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    I love that Netflix has programming with such strong female leads. I am astounded at some of the garbage that I still see aimed at my daughter’s age group.

    Reply
  27. Maureen says

    March 21, 2017 at 5:31 pm

    There are so many fantastic films that showcase strong female characters roles. I really need to watch some of these, I had no idea they were on Netflix now!

    Reply
  28. Jen Rattie says

    March 21, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    BOOYAH! This is awesome. So many people are all about princesses. Meanwhile, I’m over here telling my daughter that she can be another Sarah Connors if she wants. LOL

    Reply
  29. Colleen Lanin says

    March 21, 2017 at 4:54 pm

    I love seeing strong female characters in shows. There are STILL too many images of girls who are too skinny and too dependent on others out there.

    Reply
  30. Marcie W. says

    March 21, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    Hooray for girl power! I am all about introducing my daughters to strong female characters as a means of empowerment.

    Reply
  31. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    March 21, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    I think it’s so important to continue to find strong female leads for our girls to watch. They need to know how strong they can be.

    Reply
  32. Ashley says

    March 21, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Everyone says such great things about Stranger Things! I really need to sit down and binge it sometime.

    Reply
  33. robin Rue says

    March 21, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I keep meaning to sit down and watch One Day at a Time. It looks like an awesome show.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

liz mays photo

Welcome!

I’m Liz! Thank you for visiting Eat Move Make. Here you will find a collection of easy & delicious year-round recipes, seasonal ideas, and DIY craft inspiration. Visit my About Me page for more of my story.

recipes in your inbox

Subscribe for the latest updates

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.

Winter Comfort Food

bowl of tortilla soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

hamburger soup in bowls on white table

Hamburger Noodle Soup

cincinnati chili 5 way on table with extra toppings

Cincinnati Chili

swamp soup in white bowls on white table with basket of corn muffins

Easy Turnip Green Soup (Swamp Soup)

roasted red pepper soup in bowls

Roasted Red Pepper Soup with Potatoes

posole with tortilla strips

Chicken Pozole Verde Recipe

bowl of mulligan stew

Mulligan Stew Recipe

tomato tortellini soup in bowls and in the pot

Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe

A close up of a bowl of soup

Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

A bowl of soup, with Cauliflower and rice

Creamy Vegan Cauliflower and Rice Soup

Popular Posts

swamp soup in white bowls on white table with basket of corn muffins

Easy Turnip Green Soup (Swamp Soup)

hand holding symphony brownie

Symphony Brownies

close-up Bisquick impossible cheeseburger pie

Bisquick Impossible Cheeseburger Pie Recipe

mock chow mein casserole in dish on table

Mock Chow Mein Casserole Recipe

cranberry chili meatballs

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chili Meatballs Recipe

slow cooker turkey tenderloin

Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin with Maple Glaze and Wild Rice

A plate of cookies

Pistachio Pudding Cookies with Chocolate Chips

olive salad in bowl

Muffuletta Olive Salad Recipe

eat move make featured in graphic

Footer

Meet Liz

Meet Liz

Hey there, i’m Liz!

I’m the founder of Eat Move Make and a North Carolina mom of two humans and six cats. I love to cook, bake, craft and travel. I’m also addicted to tea (but not sweet tea).

When I’m not creating something in my kitchen, and since my kids are now adults, I’m all about my bucket list of travel destinations and adventures.

recipes in your inbox

Subscribe for the latest updates

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

.
©2023, Eat Move Make / About / Terms Of Use / Privacy Policy / Site by Pixel Me Designs