Because you like Jason Bourne in The Bourne Identity
When the going gets tough, Rick Grimes gets tougher. It's a very useful trait when the world goes to hell. See them in The Walking Dead.
Claire Temple is a dedicated nurse providing secret care to New York's vigilantes. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.
A contemptuous aristocrat, Violet Crawley is unafraid to exert her authority and voice her opinions, no matter how harsh they are. See them in Downton Abbey.
A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
Sterling Archer is a fun-loving, car-driving spy extraordinaire. But one can tell his mother didn't hug him as a child. See them in Archer.
After Otto Octavius' accident, he becomes fixated on finishing the reactor at any cost. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
Thor is Asgardian nobility who is tickled by how us earthlings live. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.