Because you like Gordie Lachance in Stand By Me

Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.

No one has seen The Mandalorian without his helmet since he swore the creed. See them in The Mandalorian.

In a group of self-serving career climbers, Laurel Castillo is the only one who wants to serve others. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

Marv is a brutish but principled thug who'd be right at home on an ancient battlefield. See them in Sin City.

Darlene is a free-spirited hacktivist who follows her own moral compass. See them in Mr. Robot.

A brilliant intelligence officer, Eve Polastri seems more like Bridget Jones than James Bond. See them in Killing Eve.

Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Mavis Dracula's interests are anything black, scream cheese, and flying around. See them in Hotel Transylvania.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Ted Logan wants to party on, but if doesn't get an A+ on his history presentation, he'll flunk out and be sent to a military school in Alaska. See them in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.