Because you like Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Velma Dinkley is all about getting results, not taking credit. She is the unsung hero of Mystery Inc. See them in Scooby-Doo.
Linda Belcher doesn't prescribe to what society deems as "normal." She narrates her life through song, much to the alarm of everyone nearby. See them in Bob's Burgers.
Meg March might yearn for a life of ballgowns and diamond necklaces, but the boy she falls for doesn't have a penny to his name. See them in Little Women.
Gina Linetti views herself as a sort of life coach/influencer to the rest of the office. She's not so keen on the "work" aspect of her job. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Because of Miles Edgeworth, the truth will always make itself known. See them in Ace Attorney Series .
Auggie Pullman is a true wonder depite what some cruel classmates say. See them in Wonder .
Waylon Smithers would do anything for his boss, and would love to do a few things *to* him. See them in The Simpsons.
Mac is a karate-chopping, beer-chugging schemer. See them in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia .
A consummate schemer with a knack for solving mysteries, Shawn Spencer has trouble taking anything seriously. See them in Psych.
Chloe Decker's case should be open-and-shut. But something seems to be troubling her, something about Palmetto Street. See them in Lucifer.
Charles Boyle is the human equivalent of a puppy, only slightly less adorable. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.