Because you like Lynette Scavo in Desperate Housewives
Raz is a 10-year-old boy who mostly stays in his own head, which makes sense since that's where he is strongest. See them in Psychonauts.
Franklin "Mouse" Finbar is a jock paying the price for his mistake. See them in Jumanji.
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.
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
Alex Dunphy's self-reliant intelligence comes with a healthy dash of sarcasm. See them in Modern Family.
Bridget Jones is a wanton sex goddess, struggling 30-something, and semi-hot mess. See them in Bridget Jones's Diary.
Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.
The Genie is the perfect buddy, granting every wish we might have and keeping life good-spirited. See them in Aladdin.
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Riley Blue is trying to outrun her bad luck, but she might not be fast enough. See them in Sense8.
