Because you like John Hartigan in Sin City
Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Give in to the dark side with vampire Lestat; it's more fun. See them in Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.
Murph is inquisitive, compassionate, and stubborn, with a passion for science she shares with her dad. See them in Interstellar.
Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.
Harry Osborn is the privileged son of Oscorp's founder with a goblin-sized chip on his shoulder. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.
Mike Ehrmantraut is rutheless, merciless, and probably the most endearing hitman you've ever met. See them in Breaking Bad.
After Rintarou Okabe develops the Phone Microwave, some of his fantasies start to seem uncomfortably real. See them in Steins;Gate.
A working class janitor with a world-class mind, Will Hunting is cocky, brash, and combative about his future. See them in Good Will Hunting.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.
Hannah Horvath is kind of a mess, but she owns her messiness in a way few people do. See them in Girls.