Because you like Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions

Member of the student council, captain of the fencing team, and part-time model, Juri Arisugawa is idolized by everyone around her. See them in Revolutionary Girl Utena.

In a rag-tag group of kids determined to take down the imperialistic Fire Lord, Katara is the glue that holds them together. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.

There's erratic, and then there's Senor Chang. See them in Community.

Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Part of an elite team of investigators, Abby Sciuto is the happiest Goth to ever work in law enforcement. See them in NCIS.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

No baths please for Gary the Snail. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Chris Miles has run out of cash, luck, and drugs. See them in Skins.

If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.

Terry Jeffords (and his muscles) may look ferocious, but inside he's just a caring mama hen. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.