There are moments in life when a girl will find herself feeling small, average, uninspired... When these moments come, there are a number of ways to go about building oneself back up. My preferred method is finding something inspiring to stream with a concentration in heightened girl power. I have compiled a list of the TV shows that have always, without fail, worked for me.
1. Scandal
Olivia Pope has her problems, believe me. But flawlessness is not something anyone should aspire to anyway. The only thing flawless about Olivia is her constantly well-kept wardrobe; the rest of her is multi-leveled, strong and constantly evolving. Her rapid-fire speeches and confident strut are enough to make her enviable, but the addition of her weaknesses are what make her real enough to provide inspiration to those in need of some girl power.
2. Veronica Mars
From 2004 to 2007, Veronica Mars picked up where Buffy the Vampire Slayer left off (but in the nonmagical world). Using the detective skills her father taught her, Veronica solves the crimes and decodes the riddles of Neptune, California - a small town notorious for its class rifts, racial divisions, sexist sheriffs, and useless police system. This is the perfect TV show to invest in whenever you need an increase in entertainment and inspiration.
3. SVU
So, I've said this before and I'll say it again - SVU should be required viewing for anyone and everyone older than sixteen years old. Detective Olivia Benson is the ultimate badass. You can tune into any season of this TV show and each version of her that you encounter will embody some element of feminist inspiration. This character embraces one of the most tragic professions out there for the sake all the Special Victims in New York City who need a vocal advocate.
4. Gilmore Girls
From 2000 to 2007, Gilmore Girls assisted my parents in raising me. They don't actually know this, but I was always aware. The women in this TV show, and I am referring to more than just the two pictured below, are not the kind of badasses that make up the rest of this list. They don't fight crime, kick butt, or save the world - but they act as role models for the very real, day to day struggles of life (for middle-class, white, straight women). Also, they're damn funny.
5. Buffy the Vampire Slayer
From 1997 to 2003, Buffy revolutionized the image of female empowerment on the small screen. Joss Whedon, the creator of this masterpiece, decided that the horror genre needed a reality check on female ability. While many have criticized the shallowness that seemed to go into picking a skinny, beautiful blonde to lead this revolution, Joss Whedon actually hired Sarah Michelle Geller because he wanted the face of this statement to physically embody the type of woman horror movies trivialized on a regular basis - the dumb, beautiful blond. If you ever need an element of badassery and rebellion in your life - Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the perfect TV show to consult.
