Because you like Claudia in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
David Rossi may chase serial killers for a living, but he's more interested in what wine pairs well with tonight's parmigiana. See them in Criminal Minds.
Stubborn, impulsive, and fun-loving, Hallie Parker is not afraid to devise some schemes to bring her family together. See them in The Parent Trap.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.
A self-professed psychopath, James kills small animals for fun. After getting bored of that, he is ready for an ambitious murder. See them in The End of the F World.
You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but beneath Sheila Jackson's sweet, motherly exterior lies a sex addict. See them in Shameless.
Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Corpse Bride's dreams were taken from her. But now - now she's stolen them from someone else. See them in Corpse Bride.
Quinn Fabray can become a monster when there is something she wants. See them in Glee.
There can be no doubt that Ben Linus is a huge liar. But one man's lies are another man's necessary steps to protect his people. See them in Lost.
If the benchmark is extraordinary, what do you do if you're not like Vanya Hargreeves? See them in The Umbrella Academy.
An opinionated pothead with a passion for conspiracy theories, Steven Hyde is secretly more sensitive than he lets on. See them in That '70s Show.