Because you like Isabelle de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons
Helena is a mentally unstable, childish, and completely merciless. And most of all, she's an unstoppable killer. See them in Orphan Black.
Arizona Robbins loves being a pediatric surgeon, and the cute orthopedic surgeon downstairs makes coming into work worth her while. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Nadia Vulvokov is a no-nonsense broad with a dark sense of humor and a flippant attitude. See them in Russian Doll.
As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.
The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.
As the White House Press Secretary, C. J. Cregg is a master of verbal karate and the best damn basketball player in Ohio Valley history. See them in The West Wing.
April Kepner is an excellent surgeon, but outside of the operating room, she's more anxious than most. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Norma Bates may look like a harmless housewife, but don't let that fool you. See them in Bates Motel.
Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara is a heart-melter who has no problem looking after herself. See them in Gone with the Wind.
K-2SO is a blunt and sarcastic reprogrammed Imperial droid who is always up for an adventure. See them in Rogue One.
Tonya Harding has been shoved around her whole life. She just wants to feel free. See them in I Tonya.
Elizabeth Harmon loves to win at chess, but competitive pressure and her past are taking a toll. See them in The Queen's Gambit.