From ‘Dead Like Me’ to ‘American Gods’: 37 Formidable Women of the Fullerverse

19. Abigail Hobbs, Hannibal

Manipulated by both her father and father-figures, Abigail was a traumatized victim throughout the series. But, she was also a survivor (until she wasn’t), attempting to find her true self among men (and women—looking at you, Freddie Lounds) and a patriarchal system who tried to keep defining what that was for her.

Played By: Kacey Rohl
Fun Fact: Abigail means father’s joy in Hebrew.
Quote: Long live Abigail Hobbs.

20. Ostara (Easter), American Gods

Like the other Old Gods, Bilquis and Vulcan, Ostara took a deal with the New Gods, and rebranded her worship into the Christian (and commercial) holiday of Easter. Vulcan was happy with his new alliance, but along with Bilquis, Ostara does not feel so great about it. She is insecure and easily swayed, but when she decides to wield her power, the world will know.

Played By: Kristin Chenoweth
Fun Fact: She can talk to bunnies.
Quote: “I feel misrepresented in the media.” (Said to Media, to which Media replies, “Put a pillow over that feeling and bear down until it stops kicking.”)

21. Regina “Reggie” Lass, Dead Like Me

The youngest woman on the list is a highly intuitive eleven year old. Reggie was mostly ignored by George while she was alive, but that didn’t stop Reggie from connecting with her. Reggie is going through many of the same growing pains that George is going through in her afterlife. They are approaching their obstacles in similar ways, trying to find who they are and undertaking new experiences.

Played By: Britt McKillip
Fun Fact: Reggie astutely guessed that the mysterious initials of J.D. stood for Just Dog.
Quote: I was told there would be cookies.

22. Fredricka “Freddie” Lounds, Hannibal

Freddie is another character from the novel, Red Dragon, that was originally male. She is ambitious and unethical, and takes delight in sensationalizing murder to sell stories. There are not many redeeming qualities about her, but just the fact that Fuller made this character a woman makes it much more complex, especially in scenes opposite other women characters.

Played By: Lara Jean Chorostecki
Fun Fact: Freddie is a vegetarian.
Quote: Insane isn’t really black or white, is it? We’re all pathological in our own way.

23. Karen Tyler, Wonderfalls

Punctuating the overbearing matriarchal stereotype with humor and levity, Karen frequently meddles in her youngest child’s life. Despite their many mother/daughter squabbles, their love for each other is evident.

Played By: Diana Scarwid
Fun Fact: Karen is a bestselling author of travelogues.
Quote: I haven’t been lying the whole time. There was that initial lie and then I never bothered to tell you the truth. (Regarding a 20 year lie.)

24. Margot Verger, Hannibal

Rather than becoming a victim after years of mental and physical abuse at the hands of her brother, Margot became equally as cunning and shrewd, but not evil. She is goal-oriented to the point of having blinders to anything that is not going to impregnate her or kill her brother. That is until Alana enters her life. Margot is able to realize her two lifelong dreams, and find a meaningful relationship, as well.

Played By: Katherine Isabelle
Fun Fact: Her brother flavored his martinis with her tears.
Quote: What Margot wants is to take care of you, Mason. Just as you took care of me.

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