Because you like Jen Lindley in Dawson's Creek
Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Foul mouthed and disturbingly comfortable with violence, Hit-Girl is a precocious assassin who doesn't need anyone's protection. See them in Kick-Ass.
Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.
An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.
Dipper Pines is investigating a truly strange town during the world's wildest summer vacation. See them in Gravity Falls.
Rick Sanchez is a gruff, alcoholic mad scientist, with the emphasis on "mad." See them in Rick and Morty.
Princess-turned-General Leia Organa is a sharp, fearless royal who gets herself into trouble and fights her way out of it. See them in Star Wars Series.
Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.
Tina Belcher is on the cusp of puberty, and she has no shame when it comes to boys, butts, and brassieres. See them in Bob's Burgers.
Whatever Sakura Haruno lacks in power, she makes up for in intelligence and bravery. See them in Naruto.
