Because you like Lisa Rowe in Girl, Interrupted

Kelly Kapoor's interests are office gossip, pink (the color), Pink (the singer), snow cones, the temp Ryan, and "basically, anything that is awesome." See them in The Office.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.

An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.

Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..

When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The self-proclaimed "only guilty man in Shawshank prison" has wisdom to share, such as the best way to smuggle a Rita Hayworth poster into a Maine prison. See them in The Shawshank Redemption.

Norma Bates may look like a harmless housewife, but don't let that fool you. See them in Bates Motel.