Because you like Lestat de Lioncourt in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.

Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..

A Vietnam vet, Travis Bickle spends his days driving his taxi and watching porn flicks. See them in Taxi Driver.

If Anna Liebert could remember her past, maybe she would know who she is. See them in Monster (TV Show).

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

Optimus Prime is a shapeshifting sentient robot leading a team of robots to stop evil from taking over. See them in Transformers.

Firo Prochainezo is swept up in a world of mysterious women, alchemists, and rumors of a wine that makes it drinkers immortal. See them in Baccano!.

A soulful bass player, Nick O'Leary can't stop sending breakup CDs to his ex. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

Tina Cohen-Chang is a shy loner who becomes a fierce performer on stage. See them in Glee.