Because you like Lip Gallagher in Shameless

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Despite the undeniably awful turn her life has taken, Rachel handles herself with remarkable grace. See them in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl .

A kind and funny valedictorian, Gwen Stacy likes to make out with Spider-man when her homework's done. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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.

This power-hungry Time Lord calls himself the "master of all." Bonus: he has 13 lives. See them in Doctor Who.

When you live your life in public, like Mima Kirigoe, it's hard to know who you really are. See them in Perfect Blue.

Whether it's a companion he’s failed or lingering guilt from the war, the Doctor can never truly let go of his past lives. See them in Doctor Who.

Miss Havisham is the creepiest old rich lady in town. See them in Great Expectations.

Stuck on a lifeboat with zoo animals without food and fresh water, Pi Patel uses his intelligence to face the greatest test of all: survival. See them in Life of Pi.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Her interests include martial arts, interrogation, and hacking. Natasha Romanoff is the ultimate spy. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Rory Gilmore usually can be found with her nose in a book and coffee in hand, talking with her mom as quickly as the words can spill out. See them in Gilmore Girls.