Because you like Woody in Toy Story
Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.
Sensual, wild, and with a penchant for controlled substances, Lily is a ballet dancer who isn't afraid to let loose. See them in Black Swan.
Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
A self-professed psychopath, James kills small animals for fun. After getting bored of that, he is ready for an ambitious murder. See them in The End of the F World.
Underneath his preening narcissist exterior, Schmidt is, well, still kind of a preening narcissist. But he has a good heart too. See them in New Girl.
Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.
April Kepner is an excellent surgeon, but outside of the operating room, she's more anxious than most. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
Trevor Phillips is an unpredictable maniac who tortures people for no reason. See them in Grand Theft Series.
A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.
Tonya Harding has been shoved around her whole life. She just wants to feel free. See them in I Tonya.