Because you like Bella Swan in Twilight

Donna Meagle has a Benz, a fool-proof strategy to pick up men, and the number for R&B star Ginuine's direct line. Enough said. See them in Parks and Recreation.

A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.

Lexi Howard feels most like herself when she's on stage, but reality always finds a way of pulling her back. See them in Euphoria.

Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

Kenny McCormick is a boy of few words who likes nudie mags, NASCAR, monster trucks, origami, and Peruvian pan flute bands. See them in South Park.

Nomi Marks is a brilliant hacker with an open-minded, accepting spirit. See them in Sense8.

Sarah Kerrigan is pretty much the Queen Bitch of the Universe. See them in StarCraft .

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.

A formerly righteous wizard, Saruman has been corrupted by the forces of evil. See them in The Lord of the Rings.