Because you like Hal 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey

Mike Wheeler loves Dungeons and Dragons, even after his real life starts imitating the game. See them in Stranger Things.

Hotheaded and arrogant, Kaneda is nevertheless fiercely protective of the biker gang he leads. See them in Akira.

Charlotte York is an idealistic art curator who loves horses, tennis and Elizabeth Taylor movies. See them in Sex and the City.

A former child mayor fallen from grace, Ben Wyatt is still trying to pick up the pieces years later. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Donkey Kong is a strong, banana-loving, and caring uncle to Diddy Kong. See them in Donkey Kong.

This thrill-seeking driver lives by a very particular moral code. He stands by his word and he's loyal to a fault. See them in Drive.

Topanga Lawrence has been a put-together intellectual since basically the moment she could talk. See them in Boy Meets World.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

After years of being a nerdy loner, Seth Cohen can't wait to shower charm on his newfound friends. See them in The O.C..

A believer in the pursuit of justice, Garrus Vakarian hates it when bad guys slip through the cracks of the bureaucratic justice system. See them in Mass Effect.

Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.

Michael Bluth is the only sane person in a family of eccentrics. At least, that's how he thinks of himself. See them in Arrested Development.