Because you like Allie Hamilton in The Notebook

Sid Jenkins is the ultimate underachiever, but he doesn't mind. Well, he pretends he doesn't. See them in Skins.

Bob Belcher runs a lonely burger joint, and even though his wit is lost on his eccentric family, he doesn't let that faze him. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Thanks to the contributions of this 14-year-old, the world is only occasionally destroyed by his grandfather. See them in Rick and Morty.

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille may have a phenomenal sense of smell, but he has a weak sense of morality. See them in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.

A neurotic people pleaser, Tom Wambsgans is both ambitious and spineless. See them in Succession.

Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.

A short-tempered guy, Bowser is determined to wreak havoc on the Mushroom Kingdom. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Sephiroth wants nothing more than to seize the power of the Lifestream in order to become a god. See them in Final Fantasy Series.

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.

Alison DiLaurentis believes you're always better off with a really good lie. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

The crown prince of the Fire Nation, Zuko has been ordered by his father to find the long-lost Avatar before he is allowed to return home. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.