Because you like Junior Soprano in The Sopranos
Riggan Thomson is a washed-up movie star running from his inner demons. Alas those inner demons look just like the superhero he used to play. See them in Birdman.
Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.
Relentlessly cheery Ned Flanders enjoys a nice piece of bread with water on the side for dipping See them in The Simpsons.
CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.
Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.
For Lee Everett, every day is now just another struggle to collect supplies, find other survivors, and stay alive. See them in The Walking Dead (Video Game).
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.
Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.
Greg Hirsch is new to the Roy family's cutthroat world of wealth and privilege. See them in Succession.
When Andrew Neiman is not in classes during the day, he's rehearsing his drums until his hands bleed at night. See them in Whiplash.
In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.