Because you like Chris Chambers in Stand By Me

Resourceful and courageous, Chun-Li is dedicated to using her considerable strengths against evil. See them in Street Fighter.

Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Funny, self-destructive, and in her own head, Fleabag has spent most of her adult life using sex to deflect from the screaming void inside her empty heart. See them in Fleabag.

With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.

There is never a dull moment with Jim Moriarty: expect booze and sing alongs in between all of the homicide. See them in Sherlock.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.

A charismatic and misunderstood FBI agent, Dale Cooper relies on dreams and premonitions to solve cases. See them in Twin Peaks.

Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.