Because you like Ophelia in Hamlet

Simba just can't wait to be king, but he's got a lot of growing up to do first. See them in The Lion King.

Aldous Snow is a rock star who plays hard and parties harder. See them in Get Him to the Greek.

Nozomu's name translates to despair, which is fitting for him. See them in Sayonara, Zetsubo Sensei.

John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.

When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.

It's easy for Brian O'Conner to fake his way into the world of extreme racing because he's been popping cars since his teenage years. See them in The Fast and the Furious.

A master manipulator, Frank Underwood has a tight grip on Washington DC. Plus who doesn't like having a leader who frequently tosses off Shakespearean asides? See them in House of Cards.

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.

A crooked cop, Harvey Bullock is the product of a not-so-just criminal justice system. See them in Gotham.

It's hard to tell if Dean Winchester cares more about saving the world or his 1967 Chevy Impala. See them in Supernatural.

An exuberant prankster, Naruto Uzumaki craves acknowledgement of any kind. See them in Naruto.