Because you like Lyra Belacqua in The Golden Compass

Effy Stonem is cool and collected with a wry smile on her face and a cigarette between her lips. See them in Skins.

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Frank Reynolds is too gross even for the prostitutes he hires. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

What Mako Mankanshoku lacks in common sense, she makes up for in sheer optimism and force of personality. See them in Kill la Kill.

Gene Belcher dreams of a future in the limelight, and he doesn't let his lack of talent hold him back. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Anastasia Steele's new boyfriend Christian might as well come with a warning label that reads "Beware: Severe Issues That Might Warrant a Trip to Dr. Phil." See them in Fifty Shades of Grey.

Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.

Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

JJ Mayfair is a loyal friend, but reckless behavior and a drug habit make relationships rocky. See them in Outer Banks.

An inter-dimensional demon, Bill Cipher dreams of a more chaotic Gravity Falls. See them in Gravity Falls.

Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.

Brilliant but self-destructive, Lip Gallagher spends more time stirring up trouble than hitting the books. See them in Shameless.