Because you like Clyde Tolson in J. Edgar

A master manipulator, Frank Underwood has a tight grip on Washington DC. Plus who doesn't like having a leader who frequently tosses off Shakespearean asides? See them in House of Cards.

Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.

Princess Bubblegum is brilliant and determined, but can display a nasty temper. See them in Adventure Time.

Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

Reckless, vulgar, loud-mouthed: that's what makes Amethyst so awesome. See them in Steven Universe.

Will Turner is an earnest, lovelorn blacksmith's assistant with an adventurous spirit. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.

A ball of cheerful energy, Pinkie Pie is as sweet as her name suggests and lives to bring others joy with laughter and parties. See them in My Little Pony.

Rainbow Dash's interests include flying, playing pranks, and generally being themost awesome pony around. See them in My Little Pony.

Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.