Because you like Number Six in Battlestar Galactica

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.

Saul Goodman can get just about any lying crook off the hook in court. Well, as long as he can make a buck out of it. See them in Breaking Bad.

If only real life were as easy for Abed Nadir to understand as he knows pop culture. See them in Community.

Captain Spock is on a five-year mission exploring the final frontier and boldly going where no man has gone before. See them in Star Trek.

Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.

If Jack Torrance is one of his moods, you'll be the unlucky victim of the most bone-chilling, sinister yellers around. Bring your own axe. See them in The Shining.

Pepper Potts can run a company, manage an egomaniac, and take down bad guys, all without breaking a sweat. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Resourceful and pragmatic, Selina Kyle always keeps in mind her number one priority: herself. See them in Gotham.

Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

Few can match this dwarf when it comes to self-confidence. Gimli is as eager for a good time as he is for a fight. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Merry Brandybuck is a troublemaking hobbit with a brave streak that some might call foolhardy. See them in The Lord of the Rings.