Because you like Billy Costigan in The Departed

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.

Beneath Arthur's brash demeanor lurks the heart of a compassionate future king destined to unite the five kingdoms. See them in Merlin.

A doting grandfather, Edwin Hoover also has a heroin addiction and a penchant for swearing. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Often the one to deliver bad news to the families of victims, Jennifer Jareau isn't sure this is what she signed up for. See them in Criminal Minds.

Small and curious, he is a 50-year-old baby of a peculiar green species with unusual abilities. See them in The Mandalorian.

Amy Santiago likes following the rules a little too much. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

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

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