Because you like Angela Chase in My So-Called Life
Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.
Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.
It's hard enough for Marta Cabrera to be part of a murder investigation, but when you can't lie? See them in Knives Out.
Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.
Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.
Once described as a "beautiful, tropical fish," Ann Perkins exudes warmth, and unlike most of her friends she also has common sense. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.
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.
Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.