Because you like Frances Houseman in Dirty Dancing
Moe Szyslak is the crabby owner of the grimiest bar in Springfield. See them in The Simpsons.
Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.
After being resurrected and discovering his new morphing abilities, Alex Mercer uses them to combat the virus now ravaging New York. See them in Prototype Series.
Edward Elric has a quick mind along with a quick temper. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.
Raven Reyes may be a deliquent, but she's also the youngest zero-gravity mechanic who fixed a 130-year old escape pod to make it through the descent to Earth. See them in The 100.
Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.
A super-soldier, Master Chief might be more machine than man. And for humanity's sake, thank God. See them in Halo.
Sensual, wild, and with a penchant for controlled substances, Lily is a ballet dancer who isn't afraid to let loose. See them in Black Swan.
Tail's smarts and helpful nature come in handy in a pinch. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.
Eddie Brock is a big-hearted investigative journalist who is going through the world's weirdest identity crisis. See them in Venom.
Kendall Roy is a wanna be ruthless businessman who comes across more like an anxious teenager. See them in Succession.