Because you like Denny Duquette in Grey's Anatomy

Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.

A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.

Helena is a mentally unstable, childish, and completely merciless. And most of all, she's an unstoppable killer. See them in Orphan Black.

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

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.

A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.

James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.

This power-hungry Time Lord calls himself the "master of all." Bonus: he has 13 lives. See them in Doctor Who.

Jorah Mormont is loyal to his queen. And he's quite in love with her as well. See them in Game of Thrones.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Both a noble district attorney and a psychopathic villain, Harvey Dent proves some men really can have it all. See them in DC Extended Universe.