Because you like Violet Baudelaire in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

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

Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.

Andrea Sachs' boss is not happy unless everyone around her is panicked, nauseous or suicidal. See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.

Ianto Jones' withdrawn nature conceals his emotional pain. See them in Torchwood.

There is never a dull moment with Jim Moriarty: expect booze and sing alongs in between all of the homicide. See them in Sherlock.

For someone who swears she doesn't care for anyone, MJ Jones spends a lot of time observing her classmate Peter Parker. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ahape-shifting dog, Jake is the last man's best friend. See them in Adventure Time.

Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.

With her consciousness so easily shifted between bodies, Motoko Kusanagi is left unsure of who or what she really is. See them in Ghost in the Shell.