International Women's Day: 5 Real-Life Inspired Shows to Stream in India

• Celebrate International Women's Day with compelling shows based on real women's lives, available for streaming in India.
• A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story on BBC Player details the last woman executed in the UK, exploring social pressures and abusive relationships.
• Joan, a stylish crime drama, follows British jewel thief Joan Hannington's journey in London's 1980s criminal underworld, starring Sophie Turner.
• The Crown on Netflix chronicles Queen Elizabeth II's life and reign, balancing personal life with royal responsibilities, featuring Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton.
• Maid, based on Stephanie Land's memoir, portrays Alex's struggle to escape poverty and domestic abuse by working as a house cleaner, starring Margaret Qualley.