Because you like Cecilia Tallis in Atonement

Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.

Harrison Wells is a brilliant scientist full of secrets. See them in DC Extended Universe.

With his good looks and magnetic personality, Will Smith seems destined to be a Hollywood megastar. See them in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

Chewbacca is a loyal co-pilot who won't hesitate to rip your arm off. See them in Star Wars Series.

A passionate paleontologist with interests no one seems to share, Ross Geller tries to find love despite his past of abandonment and an awkward personality. See them in Friends.

Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.

Brian Griffin is the most scholarly member of the family—when he's not drunk on martinis. See them in Family Guy.

Scooby-Doo always keeps his priorities in order: eat snacks first, solve mysteries later. See them in Scooby-Doo.

Blaine Anderson is a put-together prep school boy with the voice of an angel. See them in Glee.

Samwell Tarly is a scholar, not a fighter. But that's not good for an aspiring member of the Night's Watch. See them in Game of Thrones.

C is for cookie, and that's more than good enough for him. See them in Sesame Street.

A Vietnam vet, Travis Bickle spends his days driving his taxi and watching porn flicks. See them in Taxi Driver.