Because you like Taylor Doose in Gilmore Girls
Louis de Pointe du Lac is wanting to find a way of living that doesn't make him miserable. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Troy Bolton is a triple threat: singing, dancing, and basketball. See them in High School Musical.
The brilliant Mona Vanderwaal is proof that undergoing an "extreme makeover" isn't always a good thing. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Few can match this dwarf when it comes to self-confidence. Gimli is as eager for a good time as he is for a fight. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Merry Brandybuck is a troublemaking hobbit with a brave streak that some might call foolhardy. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
After years of being a nerdy loner, Seth Cohen can't wait to shower charm on his newfound friends. See them in The O.C..
Level-headed Ian Gallagher may be focused on his goals, but he's got a mischievous side too. See them in Shameless.
Georgina Sparks uses beauty, brains, and power to always get her way. See them in Gossip Girl.
There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.
Carol Peletier's credo: your strength comes from who you are, not who you used to be. See them in The Walking Dead.