Because you like Clara Oswald in Doctor Who

Adults call him troubled and kids call him crazy, but Donnie Darko is too busy following the instructions of a giant bunny rabbit to care. See them in Donnie Darko.

Damon Salvatore used to miss being human. Now he can't think of anything more miserable. See them in The Vampire Diaries.

If you hang out with Bender in cool dive bars in 31st century New York, make sure you're on his "Do Not Kill" list. See them in Futurama.

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

A powerful dragon-hunting warrior, Dovahkiin is destined for great things. See them in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

Gloria Delgado-Pritchett's big personality is rivaled only by her big heart. Wait, did we mention she's gorgeous? See them in Modern Family.

Socialite-turned-runaway-turned-waitress, Rachel Green is the legendary story of riches to rags, trying to work her way up again with the help of her friends. See them in Friends.

Always headed towards adventure, Goku is frequently with a band of loyal companions at his side. See them in Dragon Ball.

Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.

An assassin with supernatural gifts, Corvo Attano is the last guy you should frame for murder. See them in Dishonored.