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Best of the decade: What were the top 10 female-fronted sci-fi shows of the 2010s?

By Shaun Stacy

Supergirl -- "Suspicious Minds" -- Image Number: SPG410b_0316b.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers and Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl -- Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW -- © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Supergirl -- "Suspicious Minds" -- Image Number: SPG410b_0316b.jpg -- Pictured (L-R): Chyler Leigh as Alex Danvers and Melissa Benoist as Kara/Supergirl -- Photo: Shane Harvey/The CW -- © 2018 The CW Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. /
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Jessica Jones (Netflix), 2015-2019

The second Marvel series to debut on Netflix, Jessica Jones premiered in 2015 to rave reviews from both audiences and critics. Following the life of a former superhero-turned-private investigator, the show regularly examined issues such as PTSD, consent, and assault with a dark, noir tone.

A multifaceted drama centered around a surly anti-hero and her allies, the series has been hailed as being Marvel’s strongest TV franchise to date, even winning the prestigious Peabody Award in 2016. The series starred Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones, Rachael Taylor as Jessica’s adoptive sister, Trish Walker, and Matrix alum Carrie-Ann Moss as ruthless attorney Jeri Hogarth.

The show explores stories lifted directly from the comics, including Jessica’s relationship with fellow superhero Luke Cage (Mike Colter), as well as the origin story for the Avenger Hellcat. Audiences also raved about former Dr. Who star David Tennant’s portrayal of Kilgrave, Jessica’s mind-manipulating tormentor, who has often been called the perfect Marvel villain.

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