Because you like Norma Bates in Bates Motel
A believer in the pursuit of justice, Garrus Vakarian hates it when bad guys slip through the cracks of the bureaucratic justice system. See them in Mass Effect.
A cocky surgeon, Stephen Strange is learning that magic is more real than he could ever imagine. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.
In the simplest terms, in the most convenient definitions, people consider Brian a nerd. But he's more than that. See them in The Breakfast Club.
Simon Spier has long known that he's gay, but he doesn't know how to open up about that – even to his closest friends See them in Love, Simon.
Count Olaf is a traveling actor, except he can't act and his homicidal tendencies make finding work pretty difficult. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.
Cisco Ramon is a proud, enthusiastic member of a superhero support team. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Andrew Glouberman is trying to make it through puberty with his sanity intact. See them in Big Mouth.
Rory Williams is a caring companion whose specialty is looking after others. See them in Doctor Who.
The chronically bizarre Dwight Schrute is the world’s most dependable assistant to the regional manager. See them in The Office.