Because you like Farmer Ted in Sixteen Candles

Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.

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.

Quentin Coldwater has always suspected there was something different about him, and now he has the chance to prove it. See them in The Magicians.

Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Ciri had a princess upbringing, and some of the facts of common people's lives are a mystery to her. See them in The Witcher.

Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.

A charming acapella performer, Jesse Swanson perfectly blends being nerdy with being cool. See them in Pitch Perfect.

Tom Hansen is a full-fledged romantic impatiently waiting for his love story. See them in (500) Days of Summer.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.