Because you like Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.

Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

Kara "Starbuck" Thrace will beat you in cards, drink you under the table, then fly circles around you in her fighter plane. See them in Battlestar Galactica.

A brave but pessimistic nobleman, Boromir knows one does not simply walk into Mordor. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

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.

A dedicated hedonist, Jack Harkness appreciates raunchy stories, stiff drinks, and excellent bottoms. See them in Doctor Who.

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

How lucky are we that Arthur Curry, the King of Atlantis, hasn't taken over the surface world? Very! See them in DC Extended Universe.

In his heart, this student rebel is more of a lover than a fighter. See them in Les Miserables.

Often on the verge of a nervous breakdown, Annie Edison nevertheless manages to be the brain of the Greendale study group. See them in Community.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.