Because you like Marnie Michaels in Girls

You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but beneath Sheila Jackson's sweet, motherly exterior lies a sex addict. See them in Shameless.

Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.

Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.

Elena Gilbert is the quintessential girl-next-door who gets involved with the new "boy" at school. See them in The Vampire Diaries.

Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.

Keren Walker is a socialite looking to avoid work, keep a constant buzz, and be as snarky as possible. See them in Will & Grace.

Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.

Greg Hirsch is new to the Roy family's cutthroat world of wealth and privilege. See them in Succession.

A compassionate medical student, Martha Jones has found a Doctor she can really look up to. See them in Doctor Who.

Loyal and supportive, Cece Parekh is the best friend a girl could ask for. It doesn't hurt that she's a supermodel. See them in New Girl.

Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.