Because you like Lane Kim in Gilmore Girls
Rarity has been dreaming of the day her designs will dazzle Canterlot. See them in My Little Pony.
A monstrous pirate captain, Davy Jones is quite literally heartless. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
Howard Wolowitz is an engineer whose serious mommy issues somehow haven't dimmed his confidence. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.
If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.
Jim Hopper is a weary and beaten down police officer who numbs his pain through beer, pills, and cigarettes. See them in Stranger Things.
General of the formidable Dora Milaje, Okoye is forced to make the difficult choice of staying loyal by the king’s side, or to her good friend who was overthrown. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Carl Gallagher is a budding psychopath fascinated with rule breaking. See them in Shameless.
Connor Walsh is arrogant enough to think he's the smartest guy in the room, and quick-witted enough to prove that he is. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.
Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.
Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.
With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.