Because you like Rue in Princess Tutu
Fiery and adventurous, Amy Pond is the sort of woman you'd want by your side on a journey through time and space. See them in Doctor Who.
Elena Gilbert is the quintessential girl-next-door who gets involved with the new "boy" at school. See them in The Vampire Diaries.
Ultron is security software turned evil mastermind. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Adored, honored, and, most of all, feared, Miranda Priestly has the fashion industry in the palm of her hand. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.
Melinda May is a woman of few words and many talents. Most of them martial. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.
A master manipulator, Frank Underwood has a tight grip on Washington DC. Plus who doesn't like having a leader who frequently tosses off Shakespearean asides? See them in House of Cards.
Anger is a cantankerous hothead whose job is to get others riled up. See them in Inside Out.
Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.
Paris Geller is a newspaper editor, class president, and headed for Harvard. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Cher Horowitz may have a problem with hubris, but she looks utterly fabulous while learning a lesson about the dangers of meddling. See them in Clueless.
Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.