Because you like Sally Bowles in Cabaret
Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.
Free-spirited Annie Hall goes through life saying "La-di-da, la-di-da, la la." See them in Annie Hall.
Michelle Richardson's world revolves around her boyfriend. Alas, his world doesn't revolve around her. See them in Skins.
An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
A brave but pessimistic nobleman, Boromir knows one does not simply walk into Mordor. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Dewey Finn will rock you. He feels rock and roll in his blood and guts. See them in School of Rock.
Lady Macbeth takes being a powerful woman to a whole other level. See them in Macbeth.
If Anna Liebert could remember her past, maybe she would know who she is. See them in Monster (TV Show).
Chicken resterauntier by day and drug overlord by night, Gus Fring doesn't let the stress of living a double life get to him. See them in Breaking Bad.
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.