Because you like Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

Chandler Bings keeps his friends on their toes with his cutting wit, all the while trying to discover his own place in life. Could he BE any funnier? See them in Friends.

Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.

Boomerang is equally skilled at tossing boomerangs and tossing back beers. See them in DC Extended Universe.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.

A caring, curious, and considerate android, Vision could crush your skull if he had to. But he'd rather not. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Arguably the world's worst boss, Michael Scott is desperate for love, praise and a suggestion for an improv scene. See them in The Office.

The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.

A tough tomboy with a protective streak, Maximum Ride is a human-bird hybrid. See them in Maximum Ride.

Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.

America Singer is a feisty, fiercely independent musician who places little value on the restrictive rules of her society. See them in The Selection .