Because you like Andie Walsh in Pretty in Pink
Boomerang is equally skilled at tossing boomerangs and tossing back beers. See them in DC Extended Universe.
April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.
Jacob Kowalski is just a baker caught up in an otherworldly adventure. See them in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
With most of the people that Sango loved now gone, the only thing she wants is to kill the demon who destroyed her village. See them in Inuyasha.
Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Count Olaf is a traveling actor, except he can't act and his homicidal tendencies make finding work pretty difficult. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Jack Twist is a playful free-spirit, but he isn't afraid to fight for what he wants. See them in Brokeback Mountain.
Mike Wheeler loves Dungeons and Dragons, even after his real life starts imitating the game. See them in Stranger Things.
Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.
Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.
When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.
Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.