Strong female leads take center stage on Lionsgate Play
To help commemorate International Women’s Month, Lionsgate Play is shining the spotlight on fierce heroines and strong female leads in its lineup this month. From hilarious squads navigating careers and love to skilled female agents in high-stakes espionage, these picks offer something for every woman.
‘P-Valley’ (2020)
The drama series tells the story of a “little strip club that could” deep within the Mississippi Delta. The strip club features diverse women from all walks of life grappling with their ambitions, traumas and desires. Two seasons in, the show continues to pull viewers in as it tackles themes of race, gender, class and religion.
‘Mama’s Affair’ (2022)
The Hong Kong screen drama “Mama’s Affair” is a heartfelt story about Mei-fung, a former talent manager and housewife who discovers a new star, reigniting her passion for the entertainment world. But balancing her career and family life isn’t easy, especially since her newfound appreciation for her job sparks jealousy in her teenage son.
‘Little Women’ (2017)
The 2017 BBC adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s 1869 novel is a three-part miniseries that follows the lives of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy—as they navigate the challenges and trials of journeying from childhood to adulthood. It stars Maya Hawke, Jonah Hauer-King, Emily Watson, Angela Lansbury and Michael Gambon.
‘Atomic Blonde’ (2017)
The action-packed thriller throws Charlize Theron into the heart of Cold War Berlin as Lorraine Broughton, a top MI6 agent known for her ruthlessness and skill. Tasked with investigating a fellow agent’s murder and retrieving a critical list of double agents, Lorraine navigates a treacherous world dominated by men.
‘Run the World’ (2021)
In “Run the World,” four ambitious best friends in their 30s spend a life-altering summer in Harlem, New York, in pursuit of world domination—or at least a version of it in their everyday lives. This vibrant American comedy series perfectly captures friendship and the growing pains of navigating love, career and self-discovery in the dynamic city that never sleeps.
‘Killing Eve’ (2018)
In this captivating spy thriller, Sandra Oh stars as Eve, a brilliant MI6 investigator tasked with capturing Villanelle, an assassin played by Jodie Comer. As the ruthless cat-and-mouse progresses, the two women find themselves strangely drawn to each other. Eve and Villanelle form a complex and twisted bond over four seasons of psychological warfare, often blurring the lines between hunter and hunted. It explores female power, obsession and how we can be drawn to the darkness we mirror in others.
