Because you like Cookie Lyon in Empire

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.

Whether she's working as a mild-mannered assistant or an all-powerful superhero, Kara Danvers is defined above all by her huge heart. See them in Supergirl.

Liz Lemon is a lover of comedy, geek stuff, and night cheese. See them in 30 Rock.

Stewie Griffin is just your average evil-genius, talking, sociopathic baby. See them in Family Guy.

Michonne 's light on conversation and deadly with a blade. See them in The Walking Dead.

Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Daenerys Targaryen will take what is hers with fire and blood. Thankfully, she has some dragons by her side. See them in Game of Thrones.

The poster child for relentless cheer and resilience, Kimmy Schmidt may be an abuse survivor but she's also a lover of dancing and karaoke, candy, and dolphins. See them in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.

For Louie C.K., comedy is tough but fatherhood is even tougher. See them in Louie.

Jamal Malik came from humble beginnings in an Indian slub filled with street gangs, but he is destined for bigger things. See them in Slumdog Millionaire.

Damon Salvatore used to miss being human. Now he can't think of anything more miserable. See them in The Vampire Diaries.