Because you like Rupert Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

Kenzo Tenma would have never guessed that ten-year-old he saved would later become a deadly serial killer intent on "thanking" him. See them in Monster (TV Show).

The ever-cheerful Tonks can change her appearance at will, but she can't seem to get rid of her clumsiness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Whether it's a companion he’s failed or lingering guilt from the war, the Doctor can never truly let go of his past lives. See them in Doctor Who.

Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.

A consummate schemer with a knack for solving mysteries, Shawn Spencer has trouble taking anything seriously. See them in Psych.

Dee Reynolds is selfish, narcissistic, and a target of extremely cruel ridicule. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

Princess Fiona is a damsel who doesn't need saving, but she's cursed with an embarrassing secret. See them in Shrek.