Because you like Amy Pond in Doctor Who

Wei Shen is an undercover cop on a mission for justice (or at least vengeance). See them in Sleeping Dogs.

Carl Gallagher is a budding psychopath fascinated with rule breaking. See them in Shameless.

After becoming accepted into the group of popular girls, Tracy Freeland has turned from a sweet and reserved teenager into a monster. See them in thirteen.

An aloof punk rock goddess, Nana Osaki has a surprisingly big heart. See them in Nana.

Ben Barber is ready to show you that he's twice the man you think he is. See them in Ride Along.

Yukiteru is a reclusive observer who would rather watch life go by than participate in it. See them in The Future Diary.

Once a loving family man, James Heller is now dark, damaged, and hell-bent on getting revenge. See them in Prototype Series.

A good-natured and academically minded superhero, Dan Dreiberg can still get his hands dirty in a fight. See them in Watchmen.

Can you be reckless and still be in control? Neil McCormick hopes so. See them in Mysterious Skin.

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.

When Andrew Neiman is not in classes during the day, he's rehearsing his drums until his hands bleed at night. See them in Whiplash.

A vampire hunter, Integra Hellsing doesn't tolerate failure, least of all her own. See them in Hellsing.