Because you like Dr. Gordon Freeman in Half-Life

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.

A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.

As a psychokinetic who was raised in a lab, Eleven is finding Indiana to be a scary world. But at least she's discovered Eggo waffles. See them in Stranger Things.

Sophisticated and aloof, Darcy couldn’t care less about marriage, despite women throwing themselves upon him with wishes of matrimony. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

Kevin Khatchadourian is a disturbed, affect-less teen on a dark path. See them in We Need to Talk About Kevin.

Andy Bernard is a preppy Cornell grad who's very likely to break into an acapella performance. See them in The Office.

A wildly brilliant detective, Sherlock Holmes can figure out everything except how to interact with other human beings. See them in Sherlock.

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

Bobby Singer is a redneck ghost hunter, but all he wants to do is retire to the junk yards of South Dakota. See them in Supernatural.

Winn Schott is just your friendly neighborhood superhero support system. See them in Supergirl.

Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.