The last few years have been host to some great female friendships in several TV and streaming platform series. While some of these friendships are at the core of the show’s premise, others are scattered in subplots underlining the main storyline. Regardless, these wonderful female friendships often go undervalued and are definitely worthy of praise and mention. It is refreshing and beautiful to see representation of female friendships in television, instead of the now outdated, but then common, catty and adversarial characters women were cast in during previous eras. In 2019, it is all about embracing and celebrating the power of female, and the female friendships of these shows reflect that budding empowerment. If you’re looking for your next female-centered series to binge watch on a Friday night, check out this list of 9 underrated shows featuring female friendships.
Pen15: Maya and Anna
Written by Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, this series premiered in Februrary 2019 and stars the two show creators as middle schoolers in the year 2000. What makes this show even more interesting is that thirty-something Konkle and Erskine actually play their 13-year old selves.
The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmie and Jacqueline and Lillian
Centered around 29-year old bunker survivor Kimmie Schmidt, this comedy chronicles the unusual but hilarious life of Kimmie, and her friendships with employer Jacqueline and landlord Lillian (as well as her best friend Titus Andromedon).
Broad City: Ilana and Abbi
What began as an internet series sensation and later picked up by Comedy Central, Broad City follows the hysterical mishaps and adventures of twenty-something New Yorkers Ilana and Abbi, who are also the creators of the series.
