Because you like Jack Bauer in 24

A whip-smart NYU professor who is a master of her classroom but less confident in her love life, Rachel Chu comes into her own on a trip to Singapore. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.

Sookie St. James is a klutzy and perfectionist chef who's always there for her friends. See them in Gilmore Girls.

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

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

Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.

Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

An off-beat dork, John Egbert is funny, inventive, and endlessly optimistic. See them in Homestuck.

Eugene H. Krabs is a greedy restaurant owner who won't let a dime out of the reach of his claws. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Violet Parr is an angsty teen would love to become even more invisible than her superpowers allow. See them in The Incredibles.

Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.

Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.