Because you like Susanna Kaysen in Girl, Interrupted

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.

A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.

Brilliant, violent, and only a little insane, the Joker doesn't listen to anyone except the voices in his head. See them in DC Extended Universe.

With a unique ability to empathize with killers, Will Graham helps society but his sanity pays the price. See them in Hannibal.

Erlich Bachman is an overconfident wannabe mentor blowing all types of smoke around the tech industry. See them in Silicon Valley.

Donatello might come off as a tad nerdy, but don't let his geekiness fool you. He's a trained ninja and a skilled fighter. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Armed guards, FBI agents, notorious serial killers – Hannibal Lecter has bested them all, with time to finish dessert afterwards. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

Fun and feisty on the outside, Meredith Grey is dark and twisty on the inside. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Underneath Fakir's sarcastic exterior is a loyal friend. But his loyalty borders on being possessive of his friends. See them in Princess Tutu.

Guillermo is the best servant a vampire could ask for. For years now. Not that he's counting. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.

It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.