Because you like Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings

John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.

Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

Being beautiful and rich doesn't guarantee happiness for Cheryl Blossom. See them in Riverdale.

Eponine is a scrappy street urchin with a bad case of unrequited love. See them in Les Miserables.

Charlotte is ready to embrace connection in a strange place. See them in Lost in Translation.

Scott Pilgrim's superhero suit is just a video game t-shirt and sweatbands. But this slacker is brave enough to fight all his girlfriend's evil exes. See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Holden Caulfield is convinced that the whole adult world is full of phonies. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

Vash might act like a carefree, peace-loving goof, but it's not wise to underestimate this "Humanoid Typhoon." See them in Trigun.