Because you like Janis Ian in Mean Girls

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

Some of Cassie Howard’s friends are dealing with drug addictions, but Cassie has another addition that is just as damaging: her addition to love. See them in Euphoria.

Years of being a social outcast have taken a toll, but Elphaba is willing to be wicked if it means she can do good. See them in Wicked .

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.

Sam Weir lives for the simple things in life: watching Saturday Night Live and reading comic books. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.

Petyr Baelish's main assets? A sharp mind, deep pockets, and no scruples. See them in Game of Thrones.

Jacob Black is the boy next door who's also the wolf next door. See them in Twilight.