Although we still have a long way to go until fully-formed, Bechdel test passing female characters are considered the norm in the entertainment industry, women are becoming better represented on the big and small screens.

But although this is good news, as shown by many of our favourite Netflix hit shows, the amount of women behind the camera is severely lacking.

This fact was made glaringly obvious at this year’s Golden Globes, as Natalie Portman took aim at the “all male” nominees for best director category.

It’s evident in the disappointing stats that show just 4% of films were directed by women last year or, for example, in the open letter written by 70 British TV writers who spoke out about their “fury and confusion” earlier this month after it was suggested that less than 10% of new dramas being launched this year will have female lead writers.

So it’s more important than ever to champion the incredible work being done by the women who have managed to fight their way into these positions, and make it clear how capable women are of creating badass, high-quality content.

To celebrate these women and all their talents, we’ve picked four of our favourite female-led shows on Netflix and taken a look at the woman behind them.

Meet the incredible women behind your favourite Netflix shows