Because you like Fantine in Les Miserables

It’s a shame that the Seven Kingdoms doesn’t allow a woman to rule. The scheming, focused Cersei Lannister would do a far better job than either of her sons. See them in Game of Thrones.

Growing up is hard for Carl Grimes. Growing up in a zombie apocalypse is even harder. See them in The Walking Dead.

Mark Sloan is the best plastic surgeon and biggest playboy the hospital's ever seen. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

Veronica Lodge is a quintessential mean girl trying to make a better life, and a better self. See them in Riverdale.

As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

Todd Anderson has some “big shoes to fill” at Welton Academy, and new English teacher Mr. Keating isn’t letting him get away with staying silent in class. See them in Dead Poets Society.

A born psychopath, don't expect Michael Myers to understand the difference between right and wrong. See them in Halloween.

Headstrong and sarcastic, Max Mayfield is a force for awkward middle school boys to contend with. See them in Stranger Things.

Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.

Paris Geller is a newspaper editor, class president, and headed for Harvard. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.

There can be no doubt that Ben Linus is a huge liar. But one man's lies are another man's necessary steps to protect his people. See them in Lost.