Because you like Edie Britt in Desperate Housewives
Elizabeth Harmon loves to win at chess, but competitive pressure and her past are taking a toll. See them in The Queen's Gambit.
In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Arizona Robbins loves being a pediatric surgeon, and the cute orthopedic surgeon downstairs makes coming into work worth her while. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.
It turns out breaking open an ancient cursed statue will do funny things to a girl like Enchantress. See them in Suicide Squad.
Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.
Tempestuous and talented, Claire Randall is a woman with a passionate heart and a quick mind. See them in Outlander.
Ciri had a princess upbringing, and some of the facts of common people's lives are a mystery to her. See them in The Witcher.
Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Helena is a mentally unstable, childish, and completely merciless. And most of all, she's an unstoppable killer. See them in Orphan Black.
Bad-ass Rayne has sworn her life to finding and destroying her vampire dad, Kagan, and killing as many other vampires as she can in the bargain. See them in BloodRayne .
The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.