Because you like Henry Spencer in Eraserhead
Jim Hopper is a weary and beaten down police officer who numbs his pain through beer, pills, and cigarettes. See them in Stranger Things.
Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.
Christopher Turk is bringing his A-game to his next big challenge: becoming a surgeon. See them in Scrubs.
Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.
A precocious 11-year-old, Satsuki Kusakabe is not quite as grown up as she pretends to be. See them in My Neighbor Totoro.
Captain Spock is on a five-year mission exploring the final frontier and boldly going where no man has gone before. See them in Star Trek.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.
Lois Lane's journalistic success is the result of her tenacity. She will doggedly pursue her leads until discovering the information she needs. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Causing mayhem practically since birth, rambunctious Fred Weasley plays pranks on his siblings and avoids school at all costs. See them in Harry Potter Series.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.