Because you like Mal Reynolds in Firefly

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.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In Ziva David's world, you grow up fast; you don't have a choice. See them in NCIS.

Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

With those dearest to him dead and no one to trust, Max Rockatansky is a slightly hysterical man alone on the run in a post-apocalyptic world. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

For a taciturn, shadowy vampire, Angel has got a big mouth. See them in Angel.

It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.

A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.

Holland March is known to wake up hungover in full bathtubs. See them in The Nice Guys.

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.