Because you like Edward Lewis in Pretty Woman

Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Effie Trinket is utterly enamored with all things fashion, make-up, and style. See them in The Hunger Games .

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.

Otis Milburn's mom is a sex therapist, which doesn't help when it comes to being bullied at school. See them in Sex Education.

Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.

Equal parts funny and neurotic, Cory Matthews has a warm and generous spirit. See them in Boy Meets World.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.

Michael Moscovitz is a high school student of few words but a lot of heart. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Shy and nerdy, Gabriella Montez moved to Albuquerque and quickly became the toast of East High and a darling of the stage. See them in High School Musical.