Because you like Mrs. Hudson in Sherlock
Foul mouthed and disturbingly comfortable with violence, Hit-Girl is a precocious assassin who doesn't need anyone's protection. See them in Kick-Ass.
A beacon of positivity with a brilliant legal mind to boot, Elle Woods breaks down stereotypes about what girls can and can't do. See them in Legally Blonde.
With most of the people that Sango loved now gone, the only thing she wants is to kill the demon who destroyed her village. See them in Inuyasha.
Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.
Darlene is a free-spirited hacktivist who follows her own moral compass. See them in Mr. Robot.
Sebastien Michaelis is a demonic butler who approaches life with effortless finesse and a diabolical streak. See them in Black Butler.
It turns out the girl of your dreams just might have dreams of her own. See them in (500) Days of Summer.
From his attire to his form while running, aesthetics rule Rei Ryugazaki's life. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.
Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.
Regina Mills is a cold evil queen turned chilly town mayor. See them in Once Upon a Time.
The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.