Because you like Alfred Jones in Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Claire Standish is a popular, perfect princess who's deeper than she seems. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Cynical, judgmental, and hipper-than-thou, Enid Coleslaw wears her outsider status like a badge of honor. See them in Ghost World.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Few can match this dwarf when it comes to self-confidence. Gimli is as eager for a good time as he is for a fight. See them in The Lord of the Rings.