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Best 1 Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman revitalized the superhero genre with a powerful female lead. Diana Prince, an Amazonian princess, leaves her home to stop World War I, confronting both external threats and internal strug...

9.7 Brilliant
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2 Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey

Laura Bailey is a prolific and exceptionally talented voice actress, particularly celebrated for her work in video games. Shes known for portraying Abby in 'The Last of Us Part II,' Kait Diaz in 'Gear...

9.7 Brilliant
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3 Tara Strong
Tara Strong

Tara Strong is a prolific and highly versatile voice actress known for her work in animation and video games. She's the voice of Timmy Turner in The Fairly OddParents, Raven in Teen Titans, and numero...

9.5 Brilliant
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4 Lady Bird
Lady Bird

Greta Gerwigs directorial debut is a perfect, heartfelt coming-of-age story that captures the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship. Saoirse Ronan shines as the titular character, a high sc...

9.5 Brilliant
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5 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a critically acclaimed comedy-drama set in 1950s New York City. The series follows Miriam Midge Maisel, a housewife who discovers a talent for stand-up comedy. Key feature...

9.0 Excellent
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6 Vis a Vis (Locked Up)
Vis a Vis (Locked Up)

Vis a Vis, also known as Locked Up, is a Spanish prison drama series that follows Macarena, a young woman forced to work in a notorious women's prison after her brother's debts come due. The series de...

8.9 Very Good
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7 Legend of Fei
Legend of Fei

Legend of Fei is a wuxia drama centered around a female protagonist, Fei, who seeks revenge for her family's tragic past. The series features impressive martial arts sequences, a compelling storyline,...

8.9 Very Good
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8 Orphan Black
Orphan Black

Orphan Black follows a street-smart hustler who witnesses the suicide of a woman who looks exactly like her, leading her into a dangerous conspiracy involving human cloning. The show is a masterclass...

8.7 Very Good
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9 The Sky is Limited
The Sky is Limited

The Sky is Limited is an Italian drama based on the memoir of Elisabetta Canalini, a woman who worked in the fashion industry and helped numerous aspiring models launch their careers. The film explore...

8.6 Very Good
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10 Brie Larson
Brie Larson

Brie Larson's directorial debut, 'Little Women' (2019), showcased a remarkable talent for adapting classic literature and directing a strong ensemble cast. Her approach emphasizes character depth and...

8.6 Very Good
11 Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones

Jessica Jones, another Netflix Marvel series, stands out for its gritty noir aesthetic and complex exploration of trauma. Jessica, a private investigator with superhuman strength, battles her own demo...

8.6 Very Good
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12 Xena: Warrior Princess (Syndicated)
Xena: Warrior Princess (Syndicated)

Xena: Warrior Princess, a spin-off of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, is a fantasy adventure series set in ancient Greece and its surrounding regions. While heavily fictionalized and incorporating e...

8.5 Very Good
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13 The Princess
The Princess

The Princess is a reimagining of the classic fairy tale, presenting a darker and more action-packed narrative. It follows a princess who defies her arranged marriage and fights for her freedom. The fi...

8.5 Very Good
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14 Queen of the Road
Queen of the Road

This 2015 film follows a woman who, after her mother's death, embarks on a road trip to return her mother's ashes, encountering various characters and confronting her own past along the way. 'Queen of...

8.4 Very Good
15 Nikita
Nikita

Nikita is a stylish and action-packed series following a former assassin who seeks to dismantle the organization that trained her. Maggie Q delivers a compelling performance as the resourceful and dea...

8.4 Very Good
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16 Kim Possible
Kim Possible

Kim Possible follows a teenage secret agent who balances high school life with saving the world. The series is a fun and action-packed blend of comedy and adventure, featuring a strong female lead and...

8.3 Very Good
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17 Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)

Peggy Sue Got Married is a charming and thought-provoking time-travel romance. Kathleen Turner delivers a captivating performance as a woman who gets a second chance at life. Coppolas direction balanc...

8.0 Very Good
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18 Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect

Prime Suspect is a British crime drama series starring Helen Mirren as DCI Jane Tennison, a detective navigating the challenges of a male-dominated police force. The show is known for its realistic po...

7.9 Good
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19 Drop Dead Diva
Drop Dead Diva

Drop Dead Diva is a unique blend of legal drama and fantasy, following a shallow model who finds her consciousness transferred into the body of a brilliant, plus-size lawyer. The show explores themes...

7.9 Good
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20 Marielle Heller
Marielle Heller

Marielle Hellers directorial debut, 'Diary of a Teenage Girl,' and subsequent films like 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' showcase her talent for exploring complex characters and relationships with sensitiv...

7.8 Good
21 Wynonna Earp
Wynonna Earp

Wynonna Earp (2016-2021) is a quirky and action-packed series following the great-great-granddaughter of Wyatt Earp as she battles demons and other supernatural creatures. The series blends western el...

7.7 Good
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22 Harry's Law
Harry's Law

Harry's Law is a legal comedy-drama centered on Harriet 'Harry' Korn, an unconventional and eccentric former shoe designer who becomes a lawyer. The show follows Harry and her team of equally quirky l...

7.7 Good
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23 Push, Girls
Push, Girls

Push, Girls is a dark comedy series following a young woman who discovers she can see and communicate with spirits. The shows quirky humor, unsettling atmosphere, and exploration of grief and loss cre...

7.4 Good
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24 Close
Close

Close is a CRM built specifically for high-velocity inside sales teams. It excels in communication, featuring built-in calling, SMS, and email automation directly within the platform. Its primary goal...

7.2 Good
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25 Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel introduces Carol Danvers, a powerful hero with cosmic abilities. The film explores her origin story and her journey to discover her true potential. While visually impressive and featuri...

6.8 Fair
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26 Hawthorne
Hawthorne

Hawthorne centered on a talented but troubled surgeon as she navigated her career and personal life in a prestigious hospital. The show explored themes of ambition, redemption, and the challenges of b...

6.2 Fair
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27 The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project

The Mindy Project is a quintessential workplace rom-com that follows Dr. Mindy Lahiri as she balances her career as an OB/GYN with her quest for the perfect romantic life. The show is heavily inspired...

5.0 Average
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28 Van Helsing
Van Helsing

Van Helsing is a high-octane monster-hunting adventure that features a wide array of steampunk-inspired weaponry and gadgets. From repeating crossbows to steam-powered vehicles, the film is packed wit...

4.5 Poor
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