Because you like Joan Holloway in Mad Men
Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.
Amber Holt is perpetually caught between forging her own path and stumbling around in the dark. See them in Parenthood.
Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).
A former high school outcast, Rebecca Doppelmeyer is tentatively shaking off her misanthropic personality. See them in Ghost World.
Olive Hoover is an irrepressible child beauty queen (or would-be queen) who doesn't play by your rules. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.
Romantic, impulsive, and captivated by the joys of life, Natasha Rostova is on the messy path of growing up. See them in War and Peace.
Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.
Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.
Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.
Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.