Because you like Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Bo Dennis once dreamed of being prom queen, but then she found out that she's part of some ageless secret race that feeds on humans. See them in Lost Girl.
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.
Undercover as an average high school student, Kallen Stadtfeld is actually most at ease when the action's fast, furious, and dangerous. See them in Code Geass.
Bella Swan thinks of it as her job to help her parents and protect her friends, even though it often ends up the other way around. See them in Twilight.
For Lee Everett, every day is now just another struggle to collect supplies, find other survivors, and stay alive. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).
Level-headed Ian Gallagher may be focused on his goals, but he's got a mischievous side too. See them in Shameless.
Everything is handed to Sarah Cameron on a silver platter. The problem is that she doesn't want any of it. See them in Outer Banks.
Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.
Alex DeLarge likes his favorite milk-based, drug-laced cocktail. It helps him get in the mood for a night of "ultra violence." See them in A Clockwork Orange.
Charismatic, sociopathic, and dramatic, Charlie Bronson wants nothing more than to be famous. See them in Bronson.
Betty Cooper seems like a sweet girl, but she also has a dark side and can go beyond what's safe or sane. See them in Archie Comics.
Resourceful and pragmatic, Selina Kyle always keeps in mind her number one priority: herself. See them in Gotham.