Because you like Paris Geller in Gilmore Girls

Alex Russo desperately wants to keep her magic – after all, things are so much easier when you can just wave a wand. See them in Wizards of Waverly Place.

Serena van der Woodsen is a wild child. Too wild, her friends and family might argue. See them in Gossip Girl.

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Jo Wilson is an accomplished doctor who's getting over her past. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Once described as a "beautiful, tropical fish," Ann Perkins exudes warmth, and unlike most of her friends she also has common sense. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.

Elizabeth Harmon loves to win at chess, but competitive pressure and her past are taking a toll. See them in The Queen's Gambit.

Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Patrick Verona is a bad boy who's after a tough girl. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.

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.

Greg Heffley will be famous someday, but now he's stuck in class with morons. See them in Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.