The Rise of the Female Assassin: A New Era in TV Thrillers? The tired trope of the lone alpha male saving the world from harm has been a staple of action packed TV shows for decades.
But with Prime Video's Ride or Die leading the charge, a new trend is emerging that brings much needed diversity and humor to the genre.
Ride or Die tells the story of two women who defy expectations at every turn: Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham), aka Whiptail, a professional assassin living a double life for 20 years, and her best friend Debbie (Octavia Spencer), raising children and supporting her husband's mediocre career.