Alex Parrish from Quantico
Alex Parrish’s resilience and ability to stay strong amid chaos make her the ultimate modern action heroine. She’s physically formidable in combat and skilled at espionage, but we admire her strong sense of morals just as much. She won’t let institutions define whether she’s innocent or guilty and always claims her own narrative while juggling betrayal, suspicion, and surveillance.
Octavia Blake from The 100
This character experienced one of the most epic transformations, as far as TV characters go. She went from a child living secretly under floorboards to a warrior, a fearless leader, and ultimately, a vital part of humanity’s survival across harsh landscapes. Even when faced with impossible choices under pressure, she could make a decision and live with the consequences, no matter what it cost her.
Lagertha Lothbrok from Vikings
If we’re looking at the warrior woman archetype, Lagertha Lothbrok might as well be the blueprint. She plays many roles, including a mother, a ruler, a shield-maiden, and a strategist. She has impressive fighting skills, a strong sense of self-respect, and will never shrink herself for another, especially a man.
Detective Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Although she won the hearts of viewers with her deadpan humor, we never forget just how tough this leather jacket-wearing, motorcycle-riding badass is. She’s intense, emotionally guarded, and values her privacy. She’s not afraid to stand up to authority, and her quiet strength is an inspiration to us all.
