Because you like Ellen Ripley in Alien

After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.

Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.

Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.

Linda Belcher doesn't prescribe to what society deems as "normal." She narrates her life through song, much to the alarm of everyone nearby. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Amber Holt is perpetually caught between forging her own path and stumbling around in the dark. See them in Parenthood.

Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.

Daphne Blake's unfailing enthusiasm keeps the team's morale up even as they're battling evil spirits and other ghouls. See them in Scooby-Doo.

A fearless superhero, Carol Danvers always aims to go higher, further, faster. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Poussey Washington is a former army brat who loves to read and loves her friends. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.