Because you like Fantine in Les Miserables

This bite-sized, power-hungry plankton is determined to uncover the secret recipe for the Krusty Krab burger. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Mike Ehrmantraut is rutheless, merciless, and probably the most endearing hitman you've ever met. See them in Breaking Bad.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

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

Thanks to the contributions of this 14-year-old, the world is only occasionally destroyed by his grandfather. See them in Rick and Morty.

Mavis Dracula's interests are anything black, scream cheese, and flying around. See them in Hotel Transylvania.

L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.

Don't ask the ruthless queen of the Tokyo underworld any questions unless you're fine with losing a limb. See them in Kill Bill vol. 1.

Logan Huntzberger is a daredevil, romantic, and heir to a media empire. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.

Saul Goodman can get just about any lying crook off the hook in court. Well, as long as he can make a buck out of it. See them in Breaking Bad.