Because you like Offred in The Handmaid's Tale

Be careful around Marie Laveau. There's no one more vengeful than a double-crossed voodoo queen. See them in American Horror Story.

There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Ferociously independent and wickedly smart, Fiona Goode is a Supreme Witch who truly reigns supreme. See them in American Horror Story.

Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.

Cinderella will sacrifice herself to keep her family's memory alive. See them in Cinderella (Live Action).

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Riley Blue is trying to outrun her bad luck, but she might not be fast enough. See them in Sense8.

Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.

Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.