International Women's Day; The Top 10 Strongest Women From TV and Film
Its International Women's Day, 2019, and to celebrate we will be looking at the top ten female characters who have, or are, gracing our screens with their strength, intelligence and skill.
From women in a powerful position, women in the shape of superheroes, women on the road to self-discovery and women willing to rebel against a corrupt system, television and film has seen it all.
So below, and in no particular order, we look at the top ten strongest women from TV and film.
1) Jac Naylor - Holby City (BBC One)
Jac Naylor is the Director of Cardiothoracic surgery in Holby City Hospital. She is a strong, female character, who is ruthlessly determined to be the best in her field. Her passion for surgery means she gets the job done, and she is never willing to let a life slip through her fingers. The character has been through a lot, including grief for the death of her sister, a bout of depression that lead to a breakdown and has had numerous surgeries after being shot in the back. She has come bouncing back every time.
2) Connie Beauchamp - Casualty (BBC One)
Connie Beauchamp is the Clinical Lead of Emergency Medicine in 'Casualty.' She is a character with a fiery-temper and is passionate about emergency medicine. Like Jac, Connie has encounted many struggles such as her daughter's illness, her battle with cancer and the character has an upcoming storyline of PTSD. Her pride sometimes stops her from asking for help.
3) Captain Marvel - In Cinemas Now!!
Although this Marvel film has only just been released in the cinemas, we can tell from the trailer that this female hero is going to be a force to be reckoned with.
Captain Marvel is a powerful extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic war brewing between her people and a race known as the Skrulls.
Brace yourself for some explosive action.
4) Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is a superhero film based on the DC Comics and follows the Amazon Princess, Diana, as she sets out to stop World War I, believing that the war was started by the longtime enemies of the Amazons. She is a strong and powerful woman, and although she wears a sexualised costume, she has some serious combat skills.
5) First Female Doctor - Doctor Who (BBC One)
A part that had been previously played by men, we watched as the twelfth Doctor regenerated into the first ever female TimeLord in Doctor Who. Eccentric and flamboyant, this female incarnation of the character displays the same energy as the previous twelve male versions of the character before her. This fresh-faced version of the Doctor kicks alien arse just as effectively as her male predecessors and provides little girls with a new hero.
6) Tris Prior - Divergent series
Based on the series of books by Veronica Roth, the films follow Tris as she sets out to rebel against a constraining society that categorises its citizens by their personality-related affiliation. In the first film, 'Divergent,' it is discovered that Tris cannot be effectively categorised because she does not fit into one personality type.
This series teaches girls that they should and can be whoever they want to be, and that they shouldn't let themselves be defined by anything or anyone.
7) Katniss Everdeen - The Hunger Games trilogy
Like the Divergent series, the Hunger Games trilogy is based on the books written by Suzanne Collins. When her sister is reaped and chosen to take part in the 'Hunger Games' - a fight to the death, Katniss volunteers herself to take her sisters place. The film follows Katniss as she fights for survival, using her skills in archery to aid her.
Katniss later becomes a symbol of rebellion and fights to overthrow the oppression's of the Capitol. She is a strong and determined female character, who fights for the freedom of others.
8) Clary Fairchild - Shadowhunters series
Based on a series of books by Cassandra Clare, the story of the Shadowhunters has been shared as both a film and television series. The story follows Clary Fairchild as she explores her true heritage after learning that she is a Shadowhunter - a magical being who has the ability to govern, hunt or kill demons living in the human world. The story is one of self-discovery as Clary comes to terms with who she really is. She is a resilient character, who is willing to embrace her true self.
9) Alex Drake - Ashes to Ashes
Thrown into the 1980s, DI Alex Drake navigates through this male-dominated time with ease. Facing sexism - especially in the Police department, Drake banters with her male colleagues with maturity and sass. Strong-willed, intelligent and bold, Alex Drake quickly adapts to this male-centered world and has no problem taking charge over her male colleagues, demanding equality.
Catherine Cawood is a Police Sergeant for the West Yorkshire Police Department. She is a hard-working and respected character, who is a Mother and Grandmother. She is selfless and always goes out of her way to help those who are in trouble, even if it means taking a beating. Catherine has a strong moral-compass and is willing to do what needs to be done.
Although Society has a long way to go; hopefully the landslide of female writers and directors wont stop giving women a strong presence in television and film.
Because these characters are everything we are and can be.
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