Because you like Alan Shore in Boston Legal

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

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

This power-hungry Time Lord calls himself the "master of all." Bonus: he has 13 lives. See them in Doctor Who.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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.

Leonard "Bones" McCoy is passionate, moral, and ready to stitch you back together. See them in Star Trek.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

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

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.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

Mako is carrying the world on his shoulders. See them in The Legend of Korra.

There's nothing "demi" about this demigod's massive ego. See them in Moana.