Because you like Hal 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey

Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

Patrick Star enjoys life's simple pleasures because he can't wrap his brain around anything more complicated. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Fear is a ball of nerves and a voice of caution. See them in Inside Out.

This mathematical genius doesn't have time for small talk; Alan Turing needs to break Enigma, the Nazi's cipher machine. See them in The Imitation Game.

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.

Scar is sneaky, snarky, and always striving for more power. See them in The Lion King.

He may forget his homework, lose his toad, and fall off brooms, but Neville Longbottom can also single-handedly destroy villains. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.