Because you like Gertrude in Hamlet
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.
It turns out breaking open an ancient cursed statue will do funny things to a girl like Enchantress. See them in Suicide Squad.
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.
Villanelle is a hired assassin who loves committing murder as much as she loves dressing up in fancy pink ballgowns. See them in Killing Eve.
Terry Jeffords (and his muscles) may look ferocious, but inside he's just a caring mama hen. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Beautiful and artistic, Aria Montgomery follows her own path. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
The black sheep of his family, Rhett Butler grew up to have charm and to see things as they are. He just doesn't give a damn anymore. See them in Gone with the Wind.
Nadia Vulvokov is a no-nonsense broad with a dark sense of humor and a flippant attitude. See them in Russian Doll.
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.