Yellowjackets, The Power, and the Rise of Matriarchy on TV.

The article examines contemporary television series that envision female-led societies amid a challenging moment for feminism, focusing on shows like *Yellowjackets*, *The Wilds*, *The Power*, and *Class of '07*. These narratives explore the complexities and traumas of young women surviving in off-grid or matriarchal environments, highlighting that such societies are neither utopian nor free from violence and moral ambiguity. While these series emphasize female solidarity and critique patriarchal structures, they often sidestep intersectional issues such as race, class, and transgender identity. The shows remain incomplete in their storytelling, reflecting ongoing uncertainties about the viability and consequences of matriarchal power in both fiction and contemporary feminist discourse.