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Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.
Alex Danvers is a brilliant engineer tasked with alien threats, and one of those aliens is her adopted sister Supergirl. See them in Supergirl.
Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.
CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.
A Washington DC fixer, Olivia Pope can make roadblocks disappear with a single phone call. "It's handled" is her life motto. See them in Scandal.
Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.
Phoebe Halliwell is a bestselling author and martial arts master with power of premonitions. See them in Charmed.
Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.
Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.
Sabriel is smart enough to understand the dangers that await her and brave enough to face them anyway. See them in Abhorsen Series.