Because you like Roy Trenneman in The IT Crowd

Fiery and adventurous, Amy Pond is the sort of woman you'd want by your side on a journey through time and space. See them in Doctor Who.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Neal Cassidy is a charming former thief with a heroic side. See them in Once Upon a Time.

A reclusive introvert, Liz Sherman has a temper that's literally lethal. See them in Hellboy.

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

JJ Mayfair is a loyal friend, but reckless behavior and a drug habit make relationships rocky. See them in Outer Banks.

Frank Reynolds is too gross even for the prostitutes he hires. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.

Lloyd Dobler is a kickboxer wearing his heart on his sleeve who would do anything for the woman he loves. See them in Say Anything.

Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.

In a group of self-serving career climbers, Laurel Castillo is the only one who wants to serve others. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.