Because you like Julia Braverman-Graham in Parenthood
Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.
Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Linda Belcher doesn't prescribe to what society deems as "normal." She narrates her life through song, much to the alarm of everyone nearby. See them in Bob's Burgers.
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.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.