Because you like Nyota Uhura in Star Trek

Princess Bubblegum is brilliant and determined, but can display a nasty temper. See them in Adventure Time.

Kevin Khatchadourian is a disturbed, affect-less teen on a dark path. See them in We Need to Talk About Kevin.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Killua Zoldyck is so tired of killing. He just wants to be a kid, hanging out and doing stuff with his friends. See them in Hunter x Hunter.

Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.

Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

Mabel Pines loves sparkles, animals, friendship, and fun. See them in Gravity Falls.

If Eleanor Shellstrop's true identity is revealed, she'll be sent to The Bad Place. See them in The Good Place.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.