Because you like James T. Kirk in Star Trek
Just like half of L.A., Mia Dolan is working a dead end job until she hits the big screens. See them in La La Land.
With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.
While he might drive colleagues crazy with his antics, Jake Peralta cares about the Nine-Nine more than most things. Including personal hygiene. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Megamind is searching for purpose in a supervillain life without a superhero to fight. See them in Megamind.
Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.
Goh Peik Lin is funny, unfiltered, and a fiercely supportive friend. See them in Crazy Rich Asians.
Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.
Mitchell Pritchett prefers to have a place for everything and everything in its place. See them in Modern Family.
Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.