The world of televised entertainment may not be completely on point when it comes to being just as likely to showcase a female protagonist as a male, but it’s rapidly getting there. In the past few years, the number of shows with complex and interesting female leads has increased tremendously, and interested viewers have their pick of a number of great shows.

Why is this important? Because everybody should be able to have a hero—or a favorite villain—with whom they can identify. Plus, getting to know characters you don’t identify with can be a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stale television landscape. No matter what, it’s a win.

Because the current lineup of shows includes so many great entries, we’ve narrowed the list down to 7 favorites that you’re sure to like. These shows run the gamut of genres—there’s something for every type of viewer, whether you enjoy drama, comedy, superhero action, or dystopian political thrillers.

And the best part? It’s a good bet that each of these shows will be returning for years to come, so if you find one you like, it won’t be going anywhere.

Let’s get to it and start going through our list of the 7 best female-led shows on television.