Because you like Lt. Commander Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation

Zoe Benson may seem like a shy girl-next-door, but she has the inner fortitude of a powerful witch leader. See them in American Horror Story.

Barry Egan has too many anger issues to list here. See them in Punch Drunk Love.

Mystique is a shape-shifting mutant who, after too many disappointments, does not want to co-exist with humans. See them in X-Men Series.

If only real life were as easy for Abed Nadir to understand as he knows pop culture. See them in Community.

An aristocrat-turned-tomb-raider, Lara Croft does her best thinking while plunging off cliffs. See them in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.

Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.

Leatherface's moods change with his masks. See them in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

A celestial caretaker, Amaterasu is the stuff of legends. See them in Okami.

Knuckles the Echidna is a 16-year-old red echidna (aka a spiny anteater) and guardian of the ancient Master Emerald. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

A benevolent madman with a blue box, The Doctor is traveling through time and space to heal the wounds of the universe. See them in Doctor Who.

Ted is a cursing, smoking, drinking teddy bear who's anything but cuddly. See them in Ted.