Because you like Tara Maclay in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

Emma Frost's superpower: transforming her body into an unbreakable diamond. See them in X-Men Series.

Simon Spier has long known that he's gay, but he doesn't know how to open up about that – even to his closest friends See them in Love, Simon.

Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).

Tempestuous and talented, Claire Randall is a woman with a passionate heart and a quick mind. See them in Outlander.

As the Rose Bride, Anthy Himemiya is a spectator in the fencing matches fought over her and her power "to revolutionize the world." See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

Henry Mills is an idealistic young boy with the heart of the truest believer. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.

Emily Gilmore is the DAR chair, proud grandmother, and full of opinions. See them in Gilmore Girls.

A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.

Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.