Because you like Vern Tessio in Stand By Me

Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.

Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

Will Byers is just like any other twelve year old, except he's stuck in another dimension. See them in Stranger Things.

Guillermo is the best servant a vampire could ask for. For years now. Not that he's counting. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.

April Kepner is an excellent surgeon, but outside of the operating room, she's more anxious than most. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Jasper Jordan is trying his best to make it through the night. See them in The 100.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Therese Belivet spent her life letting other people guide her along, and she wants to take control now. See them in Carol.