Because you like Mrs. Hudson in Sherlock

Fun and feisty on the outside, Meredith Grey is dark and twisty on the inside. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

A free-spirited artist, Marjane Satrapi is living under the shadow of an oppressive society. See them in Persepolis.

An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.

Annie Walker can bake a beautiful cupcake, but everything else in her life is a mess. See them in Bridesmaids.

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.

Altair Ibn-La'Ahad is as much a philosopher and detective as he is a killer. He takes nothing at face value and continually searches for deeper truths. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.

Daenerys Targaryen will take what is hers with fire and blood. Thankfully, she has some dragons by her side. See them in Game of Thrones.

Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.

Kara "Starbuck" Thrace will beat you in cards, drink you under the table, then fly circles around you in her fighter plane. See them in Battlestar Galactica.