Because you like Lagertha in Vikings

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

Eleanor puts up a tough front, even when everyone else tries to tear her down. See them in Eleanor and Park .

Reclusive, quiet, and seemingly emotionless, Lain Iwakura feels like an outsider in her hyper-connected world. See them in Serial Experiments Lain.

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.

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.

An escaped convict on a mission, Sirius Black is brooding, brave, and reckless. See them in Harry Potter Series.

He's an eccentric pirate making it up as he goes along. He's Jack Sparrow, savvy? See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.

Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Misato Katsuragi is never without a beer in her hand or her pet penguin by her side. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Helpful and courageous, Kirby is a playful, fun-loving little guy. See them in Kirby.

Sandy Olsen is out of her head, hopelessly devoted to Danny. See them in Grease.

Christopher Turk is bringing his A-game to his next big challenge: becoming a surgeon. See them in Scrubs.