Because you like Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World
Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.
Mike Wheeler loves Dungeons and Dragons, even after his real life starts imitating the game. See them in Stranger Things.
Elena Gilbert is the quintessential girl-next-door who gets involved with the new "boy" at school. See them in The Vampire Diaries.
Jasper Jordan is trying his best to make it through the night. See them in The 100.
Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.
Often the one to deliver bad news to the families of victims, Jennifer Jareau isn't sure this is what she signed up for. See them in Criminal Minds.
How lucky are we that Arthur Curry, the King of Atlantis, hasn't taken over the surface world? Very! See them in DC Extended Universe.
Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.
It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.
His nickname of 'Zero' says a lot about what other people think of him, but he's finally standing up for himself. See them in Holes.