Because you like Patrick Verona in 10 Things I Hate About You

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.

Romantic, tortured, and at times cruel, Heathcliff is an intense man. See them in Wuthering Heights.

Years of constant assault by mean classmates, rude teachers, and her abusive mother is making Carrie White want to fight back. See them in Carrie.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

A determined and cold-hearted spy, Cassian Andor will do what it takes to stand up to the evil Galatic Empire. See them in Rogue One.

As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.

Casey Gardner is an angsty teenage girl with quite a bit of sass that keeps getting her in trouble. See them in Atypical.