Because you like Ophelia in Hamlet

Donna Meagle has a Benz, a fool-proof strategy to pick up men, and the number for R&B star Ginuine's direct line. Enough said. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Darlene is a free-spirited hacktivist who follows her own moral compass. See them in Mr. Robot.

Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.

Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Holland March is known to wake up hungover in full bathtubs. See them in The Nice Guys.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

Bree Van De Kamp likes her whiskey's neat, her napkins pressed, and her guns loaded. See them in Desperate Housewives.

Born into luxury, Sybil Crawley wants to find real purpose and meaning in her privileged life. See them in Downton Abbey.

Effie Trinket is utterly enamored with all things fashion, make-up, and style. See them in The Hunger Games .

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.