Because you like Nyota Uhura in Star Trek

In a group of self-serving career climbers, Laurel Castillo is the only one who wants to serve others. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

Don't ask the ruthless queen of the Tokyo underworld any questions unless you're fine with losing a limb. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.

Tina Goldstein is better at getting the job done than following the rules. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

First Lady Melody Grant is conspiring to stay in the White House, but she stays a few steps behind her husband because that’s where she "belongs." See them in Scandal.

Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. 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.

Anger-filled, merciless, and tortured, Kylo Ren is always at war—with the Rebel Alliance, and with himself. See them in Star Wars Series.

Jasmine dreams of something more than palace life, and she's not afraid to go get it. See them in Aladdin.

When the safety of Hyrule is at stake, Princess Zelda does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the good of the land. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

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