Lena Bramsen, The New School

For too long, women have been portrayed as damsels in distress on television. However, these leading ladies change that narrative, taking charge of the situation at hand.

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Fans of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and Sandra Oh will love watching as her new character struggles to manage her position as the new English department chair in this six-episode Netflix original series.

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

After an impressively engaging two seasons, the popular BBC show returns, bringing audiences back into the twisted world of Eve and Villanelle, TV’s lovable, female assassin.

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There is no better way to celebrate the feeling of love than binge-watching some movies to melt your heart.

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Jan. 6 will be a night of comedy gold, just you wait.

Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Sandra Oh makes history, John Legend is a jack of all trades and so much Netflix.