Because you like John Cage in Ally McBeal
Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.
Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.
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.
Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.
A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.
Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but beneath Sheila Jackson's sweet, motherly exterior lies a sex addict. See them in Shameless.
Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.
It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.
Phoebe Halliwell is a bestselling author and martial arts master with power of premonitions. See them in Charmed.
Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.