Because you like Rebecca Doppelmeyer in Ghost World
Nick Miller might not have a bank account, but he defintely has a lot of love to give. See them in New Girl.
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.
Shaun is used to being lazy. And now, you're asking him to fight for his life? See them in Shaun of the Dead.
A brilliant "extractor," Dom Cobb has spent the past few years running from the authorities and his inner demons. See them in Inception.
Frodo might have carried the ring, but Samwise Gamgee carried the ring bearer. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
For someone who swears she doesn't care for anyone, MJ Jones spends a lot of time observing her classmate Peter Parker. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Kyle Broflovski is an motional fourth-grader who plays Guitar Hero, speaks Pig Latin, and fights with his "Fat Ass" friend Cartman. See them in South Park.
No one has seen The Mandalorian without his helmet since he swore the creed. See them in The Mandalorian.
Wanderer is a Soul, a parasite sent into a host to take over their body, extracting information from them and colonizing their species. See them in The Host.
A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.
Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.