Because you like Laura Brown in The Hours

Boomerang is equally skilled at tossing boomerangs and tossing back beers. See them in DC Extended Universe.

There are a lot of rules in their society for women like Emily Dickinson. But Emily is a rule-breaker. See them in Dickinson.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Clay Jensen's friend Hannah is gone, and he is determined to find out why even if that brings him pain. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.

Meet Homelander, the snake that lurks beneath the glossy veneer. See them in The Boys.

Relentlessly cheery Ned Flanders enjoys a nice piece of bread with water on the side for dipping See them in The Simpsons.