Because you like Thomas J. Whitmore in Independence Day

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

Mark Sloan is the best plastic surgeon and biggest playboy the hospital's ever seen. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.

Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.

Loyal and supportive, Cece Parekh is the best friend a girl could ask for. It doesn't hurt that she's a supermodel. See them in New Girl.

Phoebe Halliwell is a bestselling author and martial arts master with power of premonitions. See them in Charmed.

Derek Shepherd is a talented and passionate neurosurgeon. Some people call him McDreamy. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

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

Caleb Rivers is a bad boy with a good reason for acting out. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

Ciri had a princess upbringing, and some of the facts of common people's lives are a mystery to her. See them in The Witcher.