Because you like Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World

A rugged frontiersman and consummate survivor, Hugh Glass has a relationship with the natural world that is downright spiritual. See them in The Revenant.

A master manipulator, Frank Underwood has a tight grip on Washington DC. Plus who doesn't like having a leader who frequently tosses off Shakespearean asides? See them in House of Cards.

Hawkeye Pierce is a Devil-may-care Army doc who'd have the Devil laughing and drinking in five minutes flat. See them in M*A*S*H.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.

A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.

Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.

Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.

Dimitri Belikov is a stoic vampire guardian who has the reserve, focus, and discipline of a soldier. See them in Vampire Academy .

Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.

John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.

Shaun is used to being lazy. And now, you're asking him to fight for his life? See them in Shaun of the Dead.