Because you like Princess Fiona in Shrek

Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.

In Dennis Reynolds' mind, only a psycho wouldn't have a six-part system to bring home women. And he should know. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

If you cross him, Tommy Shelby is the last man you'll ever see. Not too hard on the eyes though. See them in Peaky Blinders.

Think you grew up fast? At 12, Mathilda is an aspiring assassin eager to avenge her family's murder. See them in Leon: The Professional.

Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

In love with a daughter of his family's sworn enemies, Romeo Montague must find a way to reconcile his conflicting desires. See them in Romeo & Juliet.

An off-beat dork, John Egbert is funny, inventive, and endlessly optimistic. See them in Homestuck.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

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

For Vada Sultenfuss, it's hard to embrace growing up when you're obsessed with death. See them in My Girl.

April Kepner is an excellent surgeon, but outside of the operating room, she's more anxious than most. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Some might call Jess Mariano mysterious. Others just call him moody. See them in Gilmore Girls.