Because you like Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.
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.
Riley Blue is trying to outrun her bad luck, but she might not be fast enough. See them in Sense8.
Think you grew up fast? At 12, Mathilda is an aspiring assassin eager to avenge her family's murder. See them in Leon: The Professional.
As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon. See them in The Legend of Zelda.
Winn Schott is just your friendly neighborhood superhero support system. See them in Supergirl.
As a doctor-in-training, John Dorian should have his head in the game. But most of the time, it's in the clouds. See them in Scrubs.
Megamind is searching for purpose in a supervillain life without a superhero to fight. See them in Megamind.
Kenny McCormick is a boy of few words who likes nudie mags, NASCAR, monster trucks, origami, and Peruvian pan flute bands. See them in South Park.