Because you like Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary

Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.

Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.

Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.

Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.

Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.

Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.

When the going gets tough, Dre Johnson gets tougher. Well, he'd like to think he does. See them in Blackish.

Amy Townsend rarely wakes up in the same bed twice. See them in Trainwreck.

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.