5 Lena Headey movies and TV shows that deserve to be on your watchlist

Lena Headey as Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Image via Prime Video
Lena Headey as Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Image via Prime Video

Lena Headey is an exciting British actress who left her stamp on various television programs and films. She has played significant action film roles, powerful queens in fantasy films, and been the evil villain in science fiction films. Her career spans over 30 years and has a considerable number of hits in the shows and movies of which people all over the world are fond of.

Lena Headey has risen to the pinnacle of her splendid performance in blockbuster films, which have become popular folk films. This is what makes her one of the most remarkable actresses in the entertainment industry today because she brings a lot of authority to every role she is in.

Lena Headey has also appeared in movies and TV features that are dramatic, and thrilling science-fiction television shows that keep the viewers from being bored.

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1. Game of Thrones (2011)

Game of Thrones | Image via HBO Max
Game of Thrones | Image via HBO Max

The Game of Thrones was a TV series that aired from 2011-2019, and it was also among the largest fantasy dramas of all time. The show has 8 seasons and 73 episodes to continue the tale of strong families that were fighting to conquer Westeros.

The excellent actor was Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister), a fearless queen. She featured in 62 episodes and made several Emmy nominations.


2. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008)

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Image via Prime Video
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles | Image via Prime Video

This show was aired between the year 2008 and 2009 on Fox. The show provided an exciting science fiction and action-based storyline. The series ran two seasons, factoring in 31 episodes, and was built around the theme of robots and time travel.

Lena Headey acted as Sarah Connor, a woman who is having a hard time saving her child amid the killer machines. She appeared in every episode and was applauded for the demonstration of power and resilience.


3. White House Plumbers (2023)

White House Plumbers | Image via HBO
White House Plumbers | Image via HBO

On HBO, White House Plumbers started in May 2023 and provides a simple analysis of the crisis of Watergate. This is a five-part miniseries that examines the behind-the-scenes activities that shook the American politics of the 1970s.

Lena Headey played the role of Dorothy Hunt, the wife of CIA agent E Howard Hunt, and provided the story with a poignant touch. She was featured in every 5 episodes and demonstrated the impacts of the crisis on families.


4. 300 (2006)

300 | Image via Netflix
300 | Image via Netflix

300 debuted in theaters in 2007, turning an action extravaganza book into a global action movie. The film, directed by Zack Snyder, followed King Leonidas and his Spartans as they faced the Persians.

Queen Gorgo, played by Lena Headey, was a brave monarch who showed no fear while her husband was engaged in combat. She injected smarts and strength into the position and was nominated to receive a Saturn Award. Her performance proved her ability to excel in expensive films with amazing fighting and effects.


5. Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)

Gunpowder Milkshake | Image via Netflix
Gunpowder Milkshake | Image via Netflix

Gunpowder Milkshake is a new film that was released on Netflix in July 2021 and leaves a refreshing impression with its mixture of action and thrills. The film followed the escapades of a young killer called Sam, who went back to his mother, Scarlet, in order to rescue a girl and a dangerous criminal group.

Lena Headey delivered Scarlett with a lot of power and intensity, a touch of passion, and toughness. In a movie with violent combat sequences and stunts, she co-starred alongside Karen Gillan and a solid ensemble. Her acting revealed that she was excellent in contemporary streaming action movies.


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Edited by Sezal Srivastava