Because you like John Bates in Downton Abbey
Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.
Whether he's fighting or flirting, Jace Wayland is all swagger. See them in City of Bones.
Underneath her brassy, sarcastic exterior, Olive Penderghast is more sensitive than she pretends to be. See them in Easy A.
With a brilliant mind, an insane level of confidence, and a penchant for drunken dancing, Cristina Yang is a force to be reckoned with. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
With a unique ability to empathize with killers, Will Graham helps society but his sanity pays the price. See them in Hannibal.
Rory Gilmore usually can be found with her nose in a book and coffee in hand, talking with her mom as quickly as the words can spill out. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.
Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.