Because you like The Grinch in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

With an incredible ability to fake a smile, Selina Meyer is a gifted politician serving as Vice President. And maybe one day the President will actually call her. See them in Veep.

A genetic experiment engineered to be the perfect assassin, Agent 47 is cold, professional, and lethal. See them in Hitman.

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.

Sarah Kerrigan is pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. See them in StarCraft .

Billionaire playboy by day and vigilante archer by night, Oliver Queen aims to rid Starling City of crime and atone for his past mistakes. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.

Father to a murdered son and husband to a murdered wife, Maximus Decimus Meridius will have his vengeance. See them in Gladiator.

Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.

It turns out the girl of your dreams just might have dreams of her own. See them in (500) Days of Summer.