Because you like Will Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl
Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.
Veronica Lodge is a quintessential mean girl trying to make a better life, and a better self. See them in Riverdale.
Sidney Prescott is trying to return to life as a regular, teenage girl – one who doesn't cause rooms to go silent when she walks in. See them in Scream.
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.
Evan is a sensible kid, but being sensible isn't going to help him lose his virginity. See them in Superbad.
Jane Smith is a stone-cold killer, but you would never know it from looking at her. See them in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.
A grumpy tourist trap owner, Grunkle Stan has a few deep secrets. See them in Gravity Falls.
Bob Belcher runs a lonely burger joint, and even though his wit is lost on his eccentric family, he doesn't let that faze him. See them in Bob's Burgers.
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.