Because you like Celie Johnson in The Color Purple

Charles Boyle is the human equivalent of a puppy, only slightly less adorable. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

Raven Reyes may be a deliquent, but she's also the youngest zero-gravity mechanic who fixed a 130-year old escape pod to make it through the descent to Earth. See them in The 100.

N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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.

John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.

There's no obstacle too great for this charismatic treasure-hunter. See them in Uncharted.

Loyal and supportive, Cece Parekh is the best friend a girl could ask for. It doesn't hurt that she's a supermodel. See them in New Girl.

Humble, caring, and protective, Scott McCall tries to make the best of his newfound status as a werewolf. See them in Teen Wolf.

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.

Everything is handed to Sarah Cameron on a silver platter. The problem is that she doesn't want any of it. See them in Outer Banks.

Maka is determined to collect and purify 99 Kishin eggs– human souls that have been corrupted by evil– and one witch soul. See them in Soul Eater.