Because you like Penny Lane in Almost Famous

Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.

Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.

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

Freelance writer Diane is dating a dog and writing a memoir of a horse. See them in Bojack Horseman.

Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.

The self-described "ghost with the most" knows the ins-and-outs of specter life like no other. Just ask him. See them in Beetlejuice.

Jane Smith is a stone-cold killer, but you would never know it from looking at her. See them in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.

Izzie Stevens is a model-turned-med student who can do it all, even if people underestimate her. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Nick Miller might not have a bank account, but he defintely has a lot of love to give. See them in New Girl.