Investigating older women as lead protagonists: an Australian case study of <i>Stateless</i> (2020)

Screen Australia’s Gender Matters Program (2015–2023) addresses the underrepresentation of women in screen industry. Older continue to be less visible and stereotyped on which will examined this paper Australian television mini-series Stateless (Freeman Moorhouse Citation2020). is an award-winning series commissioned screened by Broadcasting Corporation acquired Netflix. This case study apply a framework comprised five guiding principles writing older analyse portrayal two major female characters. The are based unpublished Honours research data addressing representation women: as lead protagonist; authentic, capable, complex characters; powerful leadership positions; depicted at work occupation non-traditional role; flawed imperfect Lauzen’s 2021 Boxed In report highlights forty over broadcast streaming services. reveals that protagonists contrasting complex, authentic characters who actively pursue their respective goals.