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- As per the age-old saying "write what you know," it makes sense that the best shows about women's stories are also created by women. Stacker curated a list of the best TV shows of all time and ranked the top 15 that were primarily about women and created (or co-created) by women. To qualify, the show had to have 15,000 votes on IMDb.
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Sep 18, 2022 · A list of television shows and limited series streaming on Netflix from female creators — writers, directors, producers, and actors.
- Kristina Grosspietsch
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- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) Stream now on Netflix. The painfully underrated Rachel Bloom masterpiece Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015) was perhaps a little too ahead of its time, considering the mass acclaim Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (2020) has since received.
- The Bisexual (2018) Stream now on Stan and Hulu. Desiree Akhavan's cinematic debut Appropriate Behavior (2014) showcased her powerful voice as a bisexual woman of color and gave much-needed representation to her community.
- Fleabag (2016) Stream now on Amazon Prime. Oh, how we adore Phoebe Waller-Bridge. From humble beginnings as a one-woman show, Fleabag took the world by storm and has since been named, along with Killing Eve, as one of the 100 Greatest Shows of the 21st Century.
- Killing Eve (2018) Stream now on Stan and Hulu. We may be doubling up a little here, but Killing Eve is well and truly killing it on a global scale, again showcasing the incredible talent of Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Mar 8, 2017 · IndieWire Stands With Women: 27 TV Shows Created by Women, Starring Women, That We Absolutely Love. From "30 Rock" to "UnReal," we celebrate the great TV that's been brought to us by female...
- 'Fleabag' - IMDb user rating: 8.7. - Years on the air: 2016–2019. Brainchild of creative genius Phoebe Waller-Bridge, "Fleabag" took the world by storm with its vast emotional range from hilarious to devastating and its surprising fourth wall breaks.
- 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' - IMDb user rating: 8.7. - Years on the air: 2017–present. Creator Amy Sherman-Palladino holds another spot on our list for the hit series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
- 'Anne with an E' - IMDb user rating: 8.7. - Years on the air: 2017–2019. Adapted from the coming-of-age Canadian novel Anne of Green Gables, Anne with an E follows orphan Anne Shirley, played by breakout star Amybeth McNulty.
- 'Broad City' - IMDb user rating: 8.4. - Years on the air: 2014–2019. Getting its original start as a series of Web sketches, "Broad City" features Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, two 20-something best friends adventuring around New York.
Mar 15, 2022 · Stacker curated a list of the best TV shows of all time and ranked the top 15 that were primarily about women and created (or co-created) by women. To qualify, the show had to have 15,000 votes on IMDb.
- Stacey Marcus
Jun 4, 2019 · In fact, my candidates for that year-end list are dominated by shows created or co-created by women: “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” (Aline Brosh McKenna and Rachel Bloom), “Jane the Virgin” (Jennie ...
Mar 17, 2022 · From sitcoms to sci-fi and everything in between — there is so much good TV out there created by women! It was not an easy feat narrowing down this list to just 15 shows, but everything here should give you a wide range of genres and stories to dive into.
