Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

A poised, stately man-out-of-time, Ichabod Crane typically faces the modern world with wry quip. See them in Sleepy Hollow.

Ezra Fitz is a young English teacher hounded by his own relationship mistakes. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

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.

Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.

If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.

Stubborn, impulsive, and fun-loving, Hallie Parker is not afraid to devise some schemes to bring her family together. See them in The Parent Trap.

He's a get rich or die tryin' kind of raccoon. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Growing up is hard for Carl Grimes. Growing up in a zombie apocalypse is even harder. See them in The Walking Dead.

As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

Once described as a "beautiful, tropical fish," Ann Perkins exudes warmth, and unlike most of her friends she also has common sense. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Jim Hopper is a weary and beaten down police officer who numbs his pain through beer, pills, and cigarettes. See them in Stranger Things.

Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.