Because you like Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs

Miss Peregrine exists to protect her wards, whether they like it or not. See them in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children .

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

Lady Macbeth takes being a powerful woman to a whole other level. See them in Macbeth.

In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Leonardo is spiritual, and devoted to more than just pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

A loyal assistant to Nelson and Murdock, Karen Page has a way of finding trouble. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.

Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.

Chewbacca is a loyal co-pilot who won't hesitate to rip your arm off. See them in Star Wars Series.

Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.

Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.