Because you like Louise Banks in Arrival

There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.

Ted Logan wants to party on, but if doesn't get an A+ on his history presentation, he'll flunk out and be sent to a military school in Alaska. See them in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.

Kevin Khatchadourian is a disturbed, affect-less teen on a dark path. See them in We Need to Talk About Kevin.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.

Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

Though she has the normal insecurities of a 15-year-old, Aurora is both courageous and empathetic. See them in Maleficent.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

Angela Martin is uptight and puritanical, outside of the affair she's having with a co-worker. See them in The Office.