Because you like Marlena Rosenbluth in Water for Elephants

Clay Jensen's friend Hannah is gone, and he is determined to find out why even if that brings him pain. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .

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

If there's power in being average, Mikado Ryugamine will find it and use it. See them in Durarara!!.

A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.

This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.

A speed-loving daredevil who lives on the edge, Sonic is as brave as he is cocky. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

An assassin with supernatural gifts, Corvo Attano is the last guy you should frame for murder. See them in Dishonored.

Joyce Byers isn't crazy. She's just speaking to her missing son across dimensions using Christmas lights. See them in Stranger Things.