Because you like Shoshanna Shapiro in Girls

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Serena van der Woodsen is a wild child. Too wild, her friends and family might argue. See them in Gossip Girl.

John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.

Whether he's performing "illusions" or running the family business, one thing is certain: Gob Bluth will screw it up. See them in Arrested Development.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

A smart, spunky, and incredibly skilled gamer, Art3mis has a revolutionary spirit. See them in Ready Player One.

Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.

Assistant to the demanding editor-in-chief, Emily Charlton comes across as cold and insensitive. But who can blame her? See them in The Devil Wears Prada.

Mike Hannigan is a lawyer-turned-pianist who loves to tap into his kooky side. See them in Friends.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.