Because you like Hal 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey

Whether it's a companion he’s failed or lingering guilt from the war, the Doctor can never truly let go of his past lives. See them in Doctor Who.

Napoleon Dynamite loves tater tots, mythical beasts, and reveling in his awkwardness. See them in Napoleon Dynamite.

Gotham's unhinged Clown Princess of Crime will call you puddin', then punch you in the face. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Sweet, reserved, and intellectual, Cordelia Foxx would do anything for her students. See them in American Horror Story.

A conflicted small-town preacher, Jesse Custer leaves an unexpectedly bloody path in his wake. See them in Preacher.

Jim Hopper is a weary and beaten down police officer who numbs his pain through beer, pills, and cigarettes. See them in Stranger Things.

Catherine Linton was once spontaneous and rowdy but ever since marrying the wealthy Edgar, she has morphed into a boiling pot of emotional outbursts. See them in Wuthering Heights.

David Nolan is a noble fairy tale prince with the heart of a hero, regardless of whether he can remember his past or not. See them in Once Upon a Time.

A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.

A self-proclaimed diva, Mercedes Jones is on the hunt for a stage worthy of her talents. See them in Glee.

Funny, bubbly, and relaxed, Emma has a magnetic personality that makes her the life of the party. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.