Because you like Donna Noble in Doctor Who
Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
With a song always on her lips and her heart on her sleeve, Maria von Trapp is the governess every kid dreams of. See them in The Sound of Music.
Nothing inspires dread like the mysterious, masked Man in Black. But what's he hiding? See them in The Princess Bride.
There is never a dull moment with Jim Moriarty: expect booze and sing alongs in between all of the homicide. See them in Sherlock.
Point the fun-loving Pippin Took towards second breakfast, and he's one happy hobbit. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.
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.
Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.
Neal Cassidy is a charming former thief with a heroic side. See them in Once Upon a Time.
With an abundant supply of alcohol, nice restaurants, and free will, Crowley is a demon who is thoroughly enjoying his time on Earth. See them in Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch.
Peter Pevensie shows as much courage as a child king as he did under The Blitz of London. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.