Because you like Zoe Washburne in Firefly

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

The party never really ends with Penny Lane, a rock-worshipping groupie who is refreshingly self-aware and free-spirited. See them in Almost Famous.

Leonidas is not the kind of king who merely gives orders; rather, he's out on the battlefield fighting alongside his men. See them in 300.

As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.

April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

Danny Zuko's car is auto-matic. Its system-matic. Its hyyyyydro-matic. Why, its greased lightning! See them in Grease.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

For now Lindsay Weir is a geek, but who knows? Maybe she fits in better with the freaks. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Jessica Rabbit isn't bad. She's just drawn that way. See them in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.