Because you like Isabelle de Merteuil in Dangerous Liaisons
Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.
Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.
Dorothy Gale is a down-home Kansas girl in a bizarre fantasy land with beautiful red shoes. See them in The Wizard of Oz.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Sensual, wild, and with a penchant for controlled substances, Lily is a ballet dancer who isn't afraid to let loose. See them in Black Swan.
Jo Wilson is an accomplished doctor who's getting over her past. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Being beautiful and rich doesn't guarantee happiness for Cheryl Blossom. See them in Riverdale.
Elizabeth Harmon loves to win at chess, but competitive pressure and her past are taking a toll. See them in The Queen's Gambit.
Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.
Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Once described as a "beautiful, tropical fish," Ann Perkins exudes warmth, and unlike most of her friends she also has common sense. See them in Parks and Recreation.