Because you like Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants

When the going gets tough, Dre Johnson gets tougher. Well, he'd like to think he does. See them in Blackish.

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

Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.

Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.

Quirky and wildly imaginative, Amelie finds joy in the unnoticed things in life and aspires to bring happiness to all. See them in Amelie.

Brilliant, violent, and only a little insane, the Joker doesn't listen to anyone except the voices in his head. See them in The Dark Knight.

Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.

Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

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

Thankfully, Jenna Hamilton has her sense of humor and friends to get her through the endless torture that is high school. See them in Awkward..

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.