Because you like George Smiley in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Dee Reynolds is selfish, narcissistic, and a target of extremely cruel ridicule. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

Nina Sayer finally landed the role of prima ballerina, but as tension ramps up in rehearsal, she starts losing her mind. See them in Black Swan.

A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

A reformed former outlaw, John Marston doesn't want any trouble, yet somehow trouble always seems to find him. See them in Red Dead Redemption.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.

A girl who grew up on stories, Meggie Folchart is as loyal and intrepid as one of her fictional heroines. See them in Inkheart.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

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.

Sally Albright is high maintenance who she thinks she's low maintenance. But she's still worth it. See them in When Harry Met Sally....

Tom Haverford is set on being a world-renowned entrepreneur who dates models. Problem is, he's stuck in Indiana with a lazy business partner. See them in Parks and Recreation.