Because you like Vincent Hanna in Heat
David Nolan is a noble fairy tale prince with the heart of a hero, regardless of whether he can remember his past or not. See them in Once Upon a Time.
Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.
Quentin Coldwater has always suspected there was something different about him, and now he has the chance to prove it. See them in The Magicians.
Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.
Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.
Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.
M. Bison is a diabolical megalomaniac hell-bent on dominating the world. See them in Street Fighter.
Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.
Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.