Because you like Janine Teagues in Abbott Elementary

Sam Montgomery works hard, but her evil stepmother makes sure her efforts don't pay off. See them in A Cinderella Story.

Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.

After years of living vicariously through other people's heroic stories, Wade Watts is about to become a hero himself. See them in Ready Player One.

Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.

Michael Kelso gets by on his good looks and his openhearted nature. See them in That '70s Show.

Ted is a cursing, smoking, drinking teddy bear who's anything but cuddly. See them in Ted.

If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.

Simon Spier has long known that he's gay, but he doesn't know how to open up about that – even to his closest friends See them in Love, Simon.

Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.

Hughie Campbell didn't ask to be a hero, but he's tired of injustice. See them in The Boys.

Charlie is a Type A theater director dealing with something out of his control: a painful divorce. See them in Marriage Story.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.