Because you like Dr. List in Marvel Cinematic Universe
Eponine is a scrappy street urchin with a bad case of unrequited love. See them in Les Miserables.
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Ponyboy Curtis is a "Greaser" on the surface, but he's a sensitive poet underneath. See them in The Outsiders.
Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.
Wearing couture pinstripe suits over his cut abs, banker Patrick has a way with the ladies. But his relationships never end well. See them in American Psycho.
Juno MacGuff is hoping sarcasm will get her through the stress of teenage life. And also, teenage pregnancy. See them in Juno.
Moving is hard for Coraline Jones; accidentally moving to a creepy mirror world just makes it harder. See them in Coraline.
The quiet, intense Daryl Dixon lets his crossbow do the talking. See them in The Walking Dead.
Where Ash comes from, food and shelter pay for themselves. Even as a penniless vagrant, he is able to pursue his dream of becoming a Pokémon Master See them in Pokemon.
Anyone who's said "Don't worry, it's just a dream" never met Freddy Krueger. See them in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.
Tarzan is walking the line between human and animal. Good thing he has excellent balance. See them in Tarzan.