Because you like Richard Brown in The Hours

Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.

A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.

It's impossible to say whether Winifred Burkle is cuter than she is smart, or vice versa. See them in Angel.

Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Dutiful, composed, and aloof, Sun Bak is the fighting force behind her team of eight "sensates" who are telepathically linked. See them in Sense8.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.

Kara "Starbuck" Thrace will beat you in cards, drink you under the table, then fly circles around you in her fighter plane. See them in Battlestar Galactica.

Hank McCoy is a quintessential nerdy scientist but with a few rather unconventional physical attributes. See them in X-Men Series.