Because you like Fran Katzenjammer in Black Books

A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.

Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

There are a lot of rules in their society for women like Emily Dickinson. But Emily is a rule-breaker. See them in Dickinson.

Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.

There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.

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

Relentlessly cheery Ned Flanders enjoys a nice piece of bread with water on the side for dipping See them in The Simpsons.

Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.

White Witch's heart is as frozen as the land she rules. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

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