Because you like Alex Dunphy in Modern Family
Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.
Remy Hadley is a closed book—a cynical, super-smart closed book. See them in House M.D..
Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.
Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.
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.
Effy Stonem is cool and collected with a wry smile on her face and a cigarette between her lips. See them in Skins.
Arwen has to choose between a life of loneliness or love and inevitible death, both rather unfortunate options. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Beneath Lena Duchannes' prickly exterior lurks a sensitive, compassionate soul. See them in Beautiful Creatures.
There isn't a man in the world who executes his job with more finesse than Monsieur Gustave H. See them in The Grand Budapest Hotel.
Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.