Because you like Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain

Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.

A deadbeat dad and small-time con-artist, Frank Gallagher gives nothing and yet expects everything. See them in Shameless.

Meet Homelander, the snake that lurks beneath the glossy veneer. See them in The Boys.

Love Quinn is a trained chef and excellent girlfriend, but she's hiding something dark. And bloody. See them in You.

Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Viking Astrid Hofferson has it all: brains, brawn, and some killer braids. See them in How to Train Your Dragon.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.

Celine's a spontaneous Parisian college student enjoying the night of her life. See them in Before Sunrise.

Not a great influence with her classmates, this 13-year-old "cool girl" likes to shoplift, chug alcohol, and snort crushed pills. See them in thirteen.