Because you like Mrs. Whatsit in A Wrinkle in Time

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

Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Rachel Goldberg is a drama-causing reality TV producer with the power to ruin people's lives at the click of a button. See them in UnREAL.

Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Charlotte York is an idealistic art curator who loves horses, tennis and Elizabeth Taylor movies. See them in Sex and the City.

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.

Darlene is a free-spirited hacktivist who follows her own moral compass. See them in Mr. Robot.

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