Because you like Count Olaf in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Resourceful and pragmatic, Selina Kyle always keeps in mind her number one priority: herself. See them in Gotham.

Bobby Singer is a redneck ghost hunter, but all he wants to do is retire to the junk yards of South Dakota. See them in Supernatural.

An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.

Nicky Nichols just wants to settle down with a nice girl, but being in prison is making that a little difficult. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Rayman is a fearless hero who flies into action with a propeller on his head and a smile on his face. See them in Rayman.

Jasper Jordan is trying his best to make it through the night. See them in The 100.

Sam Weir lives for the simple things in life: watching Saturday Night Live and reading comic books. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Funny, bubbly, and relaxed, Emma has a magnetic personality that makes her the life of the party. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

Anyone who's said "Don't worry, it's just a dream" never met Freddy Krueger. See them in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

Small in stature, Clara Oswald has a big appetite for adventure. See them in Doctor Who.