Because you like Aldous Snow in Get Him to the Greek
On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.
Poussey Washington is a former army brat who loves to read and loves her friends. See them in Orange Is The New Black.
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.
Benji Applebaum is not a total nerd. He also happens to be super into magic. See them in Pitch Perfect.
A neurotic people pleaser, Tom Wambsgans is both ambitious and spineless. See them in Succession.
Zoe Benson may seem like a shy girl-next-door, but she has the inner fortitude of a powerful witch leader. See them in American Horror Story.
In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.
His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.
The personification of America is all about superheroes, hamburgers, and spreading democracy and justice. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
Kendall Roy is a wanna be ruthless businessman who comes across more like an anxious teenager. See them in Succession.
Whether it's a fire or a pit of lions, there's almost no predicament that Violet Baudelaire can't get her and her siblings out of. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.