Because you like Nucky Thompson in Boardwalk Empire

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

There can be no doubt that Ben Linus is a huge liar. But one man's lies are another man's necessary steps to protect his people. See them in Lost.

For Jack Pearson, the best thing about having triplets is giving three times the love. See them in This Is Us.

Char is always thinking two or three steps ahead of the enemy. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.

Sideshow Bob is a bitter ex-performer who was forced to do inhumane stunts for slapstick comedy. Now he's exacting revenge on his former boss, a clown. See them in The Simpsons.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

Roger Kint is a nervous, weak, ham-handed criminal. We think. See them in The Usual Suspects.

Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.

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

Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.

Charlotte is ready to embrace connection in a strange place. See them in Lost in Translation.

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.