Because you like Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Kyoya Ootori is possibly the only person who could reasonably go from VP of a school club to ruling the world. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but beneath Sheila Jackson's sweet, motherly exterior lies a sex addict. See them in Shameless.

In his heart, this student rebel is more of a lover than a fighter. See them in Les Miserables.

Nick Miller might not have a bank account, but he defintely has a lot of love to give. See them in New Girl.

A former child mayor fallen from grace, Ben Wyatt is still trying to pick up the pieces years later. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Nate Archibald is confident, shrewd and trying to do the right thing. But that isn't always easy on the ruthless Upper East Side. See them in Gossip Girl.

Freelance writer Diane is dating a dog and writing a memoir of a horse. See them in Bojack Horseman.

Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng is a shy teenage girl, fashion designer, and superhero. See them in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.

Jeff Winger thinks he's too cool for school, which is a problem because he just enrolled in community college. See them in Community.