Because you like Em Lewin in Adventureland

The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Morticia Addams hates anything bright and cheery and loves all things ghoulish, ghastly, and violent. See them in The Addams Family.

You don't teach a class called "How To Get Away With Murder" without knowing a thing or two about getting away with things. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.

Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.

Underneath her brassy, sarcastic exterior, Olive Penderghast is more sensitive than she pretends to be. See them in Easy A.

Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Known as the "rat king" of Paddy's Pub, bartender Charlie Kelly spends most of his time drinking at his bar instead of serving drinks to customers. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .

Jim Halpert is a master at the art of making it through the work day, including participating in an office Olympics. See them in The Office.

Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Neurotic, motherly, and oh-so organized, Monica Geller is everyone’s favorite hostess, keen on settling down and starting a family - perhaps too much so. See them in Friends.

Socialite-turned-runaway-turned-waitress, Rachel Green is the legendary story of riches to rags, trying to work her way up again with the help of her friends. See them in Friends.

A responsible kid, Hugo Cabret is still capable of flights of fancy. See them in Hugo.