Because you like Therese Belivet in Carol

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

Veronica Lodge is a quintessential mean girl trying to make a better life, and a better self. See them in Riverdale.

Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).

Hunting ghosts is both a job and a passion for Abby Yates. See them in Ghostbusters (2016).

Oscar Jarjayes is a sword-swinging, fearless Commander of the Royal Guard who cross-dresses as a man. See them in Rose of Versailles.

Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.

Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.

Call her. Beep her. If anyone's in trouble, Kim Possible is there. See them in Kim Possible.

Elizabeth Harmon loves to win at chess, but competitive pressure and her past are taking a toll. See them in The Queen's Gambit.

Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Emily Gilmore is the DAR chair, proud grandmother, and full of opinions. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Robin Scherbatsky is a former teen pop star who loves dogs and is scared of relationships. See them in How I Met Your Mother.