Because you like Madame Vastra in Doctor Who

Thanks to the contributions of this 14-year-old, the world is only occasionally destroyed by his grandfather. See them in Rick and Morty.

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

Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.

Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

As the White House Press Secretary, C. J. Cregg is a master of verbal karate and the best damn basketball player in Ohio Valley history. See them in The West Wing.

Sophia Burset will teach you how to navigate the prison world and maybe how to make cute shower shoes from commissary items too. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Penelope Garcia is the smartest ex-con turned FBI tech, but her fashion never fails to raise eyebrows. See them in Criminal Minds.

Matilda Wormwood is so smart, she taught herself how to be psychic. See them in Matilda.

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

Blunt, petty, neurotic, Larry David can never live and let live. See them in Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.