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Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

A brilliant graduate student in Italy for "research," Oliver has other things on his mind: flirting, swimming, and dancing. See them in Call Me by Your Name.

No one else in fsociety can hack like Elliot Alderson, but the battles being waged in his head are often more than he can handle. See them in Mr. Robot.

Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

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.

It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.

Can you be reckless and still be in control? Neil McCormick hopes so. See them in Mysterious Skin.

Samwell Tarly is a scholar, not a fighter. But that's not good for an aspiring member of the Night's Watch. See them in Game of Thrones.

The chronically bizarre Dwight Schrute is the world’s most dependable assistant to the regional manager. See them in The Office.

Benoit Blanc is Sherlock with Southern charm, and a mysterious benefactor. See them in Knives Out.