Because you like Raoul Duke in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Manipulative, conniving, and ruthless, Mr. Gold is enigmatic no matter what world he's in. See them in Once Upon a Time.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.

Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.

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

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Roger is a pansexual alcoholic non-human who will happily lie, cheat and steal to get what he wants. See them in American Dad!.

Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Dewey Finn will rock you. He feels rock and roll in his blood and guts. See them in School of Rock.

Honest, true, and just, Ned Stark is a good man. Unfortunately, those traits are not assets in Westerosi politics. See them in Game of Thrones.