Because you like Sandy Cheeks in SpongeBob SquarePants
Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.
A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.
Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
A girl who grew up on stories, Meggie Folchart is as loyal and intrepid as one of her fictional heroines. See them in Inkheart.
Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Roman Roy is an entitled rich boy, but he's smarter than he seems. See them in Succession.
Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
Alison DiLaurentis believes you're always better off with a really good lie. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Mr. Robot always seems to know what to do when others are lost. But can he be trusted? See them in Mr. Robot.
Aragorn is the one true king, a title he is too humble to accept. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.