Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Amber Holt is perpetually caught between forging her own path and stumbling around in the dark. See them in Parenthood.

Community-driven but practical, Calvin Palmer is a natural leader even if he doesn't always see it. See them in Barbershop.

Blake Henderson is happiest smoking weed on the roof ‘til the end of time, but the real world just has a way of killing his vibe. See them in Workaholics.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

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

Duck, girl, and legend: Ahiru's identities confuse even herself at times, and she often wonders which of them is truly her. See them in Princess Tutu.

Quentin has his whole life mapped out. It might sound boring, but he likes boring. See them in Paper Towns.

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

It's hard to tell if Dean Winchester cares more about saving the world or his 1967 Chevy Impala. See them in Supernatural.

Smart, sarcastic, and loyal, Stiles Stilinski doesn't just want to be the sidekick in someone else's life. See them in Teen Wolf.

Lady Bird's heart is in the right place, usually, but even the purest of people can fall sway to the havoc-wreaking traps of senior year. See them in Lady Bird.

A gruff and hardened professional, Marcus Fenix keeps his emotions buried deep. See them in Gears of War.