Because you like James T. Kirk in Star Trek
Violet Harmon takes teen angst to a paranormal level. See them in American Horror Story.
Oliver Tate is extremely articulate but hopelessly awkward. That's not a recipe for teenage happiness. See them in Submarine.
Carl Gallagher is a budding psychopath fascinated with rule breaking. See them in Shameless.
After becoming accepted into the group of popular girls, Tracy Freeland has turned from a sweet and reserved teenager into a monster. See them in thirteen.
While Cassie Ainsworth's head is always in the clouds, her heart is always in the right place. See them in Skins.
Lux Lisbon's flirtatious manner attracts a lot of male attention. She relishes the power that her sexuality grants her. See them in The Virgin Suicides.