Because you like Mason in Boyhood

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Ted Mosby is a hopelessly romantic architect in search of someone to be the mother of his children. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Ilana Wexler is rarely found without a joint. When she's not absolutely blazed, she is a below average employee and an incredible best friend. See them in Broad City.

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.

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.

Though seemingly caring and calm, this motel owner has a mysterious streak of intensity. See them in Psycho.

Nicholas Angel is super-dedicated to his job as a police officer. Maybe a little too dedicated. See them in Hot Fuzz.

Samantha Jones is a try-sexual who'll try anything once. See them in Sex and the City.

Roger Kint is a nervous, weak, ham-handed criminal. We think. See them in The Usual Suspects.

Nomi Marks is a brilliant hacker with an open-minded, accepting spirit. See them in Sense8.