Because you like Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

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.

A talented OBGYN, Addison Montgomery is trying to figure out the whole love and marriage thing. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

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.

Li Shang will make a man out of you—even if you're a girl. See them in Mulan.

Charlie Bucket may be down-on-his-luck, but his spirits are always sky high. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.