Because you like Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek

Aladdin is a street-thief who is on his way up. Way, way up! See them in Aladdin.

Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.

Greg Lestrade is gruff, loyal, and quietly competent. See them in Sherlock.

A childlike space cadet, Brittany Pierce has a surprisingly open-minded spirit. See them in Glee.

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

Phoebe Halliwell is a bestselling author and martial arts master with power of premonitions. See them in Charmed.

Talos is a mysterious military commander skilled in the art of deception. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

Jack Twist is a playful free-spirit, but he isn't afraid to fight for what he wants. See them in Brokeback Mountain.

R2-D2 has been in the galaxy saving business for decades. Not bad for somebody whose vocabulary is limited to "beep-boop." See them in Star Wars Series.