The most underrated female TV characters that stole the show

Sidharth Rengan

Mar 2, 2023

Lady Lyanna Mormont (Game of Thrones - Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar)

Played by Bella Ramsey in her debut performance, Lady Lyanna Mormont proved to be a fierce fan favourite character despite her age

Ava Coleman (Abbott Elementary - Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar)

Jenna James plays the much-adored politically incorrect and incompetent principal of the eponymous elementary school

Portia (The White Lotus - Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar)

Haley Lu Richardson in a chaotic wardrobe plays Tanya's anxious young secretary who joins her on a getaway to Sicily

Ruby Matthews (Sex Education - Streaming on Netflix)

Mimi Keene's role as the Queen Bee of Moordale and the leader of the Untouchables clique drew much love and sympathy from fans

Dina Fox (Superstore - Streaming on Netflix)

Lauren Ash's portrayal of the character gained much acclaim with how her serious demeanour towards her job clashes with her friendly vibe

Jocelyn Schitt (Schitt's Creek - Streaming on Netflix)

The people-pleasing wife of the Mayor of Schitt's Creek is a role that Jennifer Robertson plays to perfection

Ada Shelby (Peaky Blinders - Streaming on Netflix)

Sophie Rundle plays the complex role of a socialist torn between her principles and the allure of wealth and power  that comes with being a powerful member of a crime family 

Princess Carolyn (BoJack Horseman - Streaming on Netflix)

Amy Sedaris lends her voice to the self-made 'catwoman', who is the titular horse's ex-agent, ex-manager, and ex-girlfriend

Gina Linetti (Brooklyn Nine-Nine - Streaming on Netflix)

The sardonic civilian administrator of the 99th precinct played by Chelsea Peretti brings a chaotic snarky energy to the show