Because you like Hal 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey

Princess-turned-General Leia Organa is a sharp, fearless royal who gets herself into trouble and fights her way out of it. See them in Star Wars Series.

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

Peter Pan is a boy who never grew up. See them in Peter Pan.

Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..

Raven Reyes may be a deliquent, but she's also the youngest zero-gravity mechanic who fixed a 130-year old escape pod to make it through the descent to Earth. See them in The 100.

Hanna Marin is a determined girl defined by her ability to transform herself. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

A tough tomboy with a protective streak, Maximum Ride is a human-bird hybrid. See them in Maximum Ride.

A powerful dragon-hunting warrior, Dovahkiin is destined for great things. See them in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

R is sweet for a zombie. See them in Warm Bodies.

Sookie Stackhouse is a waitress who can read minds and break hearts. See them in True Blood.