Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

The quiet, intense Daryl Dixon lets his crossbow do the talking. See them in The Walking Dead.

Known as the "rat king" of Paddy's Pub, bartender Charlie Kelly spends most of his time drinking at his bar instead of serving drinks to customers. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

Damon Salvatore used to miss being human. Now he can't think of anything more miserable. See them in The Vampire Diaries.

Sterling Archer is a fun-loving, car-driving spy extraordinaire. But one can tell his mother didn't hug him as a child. See them in Archer.

Pro: Johan Liebert is handsome and charming. Con: he's also a sociopathic killer. See them in Monster (TV Show).

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.

Sarah Ashburn lives life by the book and has trouble getting along with anyone who doesn't do the same. See them in The Heat.

Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.

Don't worry about this forensic scientist offing you unless you're a serial killer yourself. (You're not, right? Just checking.) See them in Dexter.

Christian Grey is just as controlling in the bedroom as the boardroom. See them in Fifty Shades of Grey.

L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.