Because you like Elliott in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Ted Mosby is a hopelessly romantic architect in search of someone to be the mother of his children. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.

From secret organizations to alien attacks, Kyon's life has been one weird, unexplainable thing happening after another. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Meet Homelander, the snake that lurks beneath the glossy veneer. See them in The Boys.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

Marinette Dupain-Cheng is a shy teenage girl, fashion designer, and superhero. See them in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

Jasper Jordan is trying his best to make it through the night. See them in The 100.

Gilbert Blythe is crushing on a red-haired orphan. See them in Anne With an E.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.