Because you like Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby
Sensual, wild, and with a penchant for controlled substances, Lily is a ballet dancer who isn't afraid to let loose. See them in Black Swan.
After having his mind altered after a bad breakup, Joel Barish is not convinced that ignorance is bliss. See them in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.
Winn Schott is just your friendly neighborhood superhero support system. See them in Supergirl.
When the safety of Hyrule is at stake, Princess Zelda does not hesitate to sacrifice herself for the good of the land. See them in The Legend of Zelda.
Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.
As a psychokinetic who was raised in a lab, Eleven is finding Indiana to be a scary world. But at least she's discovered Eggo waffles. See them in Stranger Things.
Garnet is a Crystal Gem who'll protect her friends with her life. See them in Steven Universe.
The last war left his economy devastated, and now Germany is engaged in another war and stuck with two barely trained allies for help. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.
The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.
Hannah Horvath is kind of a mess, but she owns her messiness in a way few people do. See them in Girls.
James Wilson is a compassionate doctor who willingly plays the sidekick. See them in House M.D..