Because you like Winston Bishop in New Girl
It's a race against time to develop his theory of the origins of the Universe before Stephen Hawking's body and mind give out. See them in The Theory of Everything.
Megamind is searching for purpose in a supervillain life without a superhero to fight. See them in Megamind.
There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.
Stubborn, impulsive, and fun-loving, Hallie Parker is not afraid to devise some schemes to bring her family together. See them in The Parent Trap.
Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.
The incomplete experiment of an inventor, Edward Scissorhands was left with blades instead of hands and an unpolished understanding of the world. See them in Edward Scissorhands.
Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.
Marge Simpson is a mostly happy housewife and subscriber to Sponge and Vacuum Magazine. See them in The Simpsons.
Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.
A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.