And if you’re not already scrambling home to catch up on another episode of GLOW (it’s the TV show we never knew we needed until now) then we guarantee female wrestlers circa the 1980s will shortly become your new fav thing.

So, to celebrate the beauty and power of female friendship on screen we spoke with Cindy Holland, VP of Netflix Originals, to find out the dos and don’ts of breaking into the TV industry – whether you want to be in front or behind the camera – and what the future holds for women on the screen.

What advice can you give to women to get into the industry to begin with?

Follow your passions and interests, apply for entry level jobs and keep at it. Join organisations such as Women in Film, and with technology available today, make your own art with a smartphone!

What current barriers are there for women to get behind the camera?

Fewer women with experience, and fewer women coming into the employment pipeline. Hopefully girls will see the success of women like Jenji Kohan (Orange is the New Black, GLOW, Weeds), Shonda Rhimes (Grey’s Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder), Marta Kaufman (Friends, Grace & Frankie), Tina Fey (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch (GLOW), Lisa Rubin (Gypsy) and be inspired - these are many different role models, and that is just showrunners!

How has the global success of shows like Orange is the New Black paved the way for future shows?

Shows such as Orange is the New Black, GLOW and Big Little Lies indicate that there is real demand on the part of the audience to see relatable women of all shapes and sizes, supporting one another on screen. Networks and advertisers want audiences, after all, so hopefully it reassures everyone that programming like this isn't that risky; rather, it's a good investment.

What can be done to encourage Hollywood to create content that reflects women and their relationships rather than projecting old stereotypes?

The success of shows like Orange is the New Black and the Handmaid’s Tale is a big encouragement. Now that we are breaking down the typical female stereotypes, we are finally seeing an emergence of female characters that work together and discuss more topics than just the male protagonist.

Do you think only female directors and creators have the ability to portray female humour, like we see in Orange is the New Black and GLOW, on this scale?

Artists can and do create beyond their experience set, so I wouldn't say that only women can portray women, no. But I do think there is a deeper understanding which can lead to more nuanced portrayals. There is some truth to the adage "write what you know".

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Why Netflix’s portrayal of female friendships on TV is always the real deal