Because you like Susanna Kaysen in Girl, Interrupted

Cher Horowitz may have a problem with hubris, but she looks utterly fabulous while learning a lesson about the dangers of meddling. See them in Clueless.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

Winn Schott is just your friendly neighborhood superhero support system. See them in Supergirl.

The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.

Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

The best part of Yelena Belova's life was fake and no one told her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Newt Scamander is more comfortable with animals than people, even if the animals are super-dangerous magical creatures. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

Society may reject Felicia, but this bubbly catwoman just wants to spread happiness to others. See them in Darkstalkers .