Because you like The Little Prince in The Little Prince
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.
Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.
Spencer Reid's super-smarts helps catch killers, and his social awkwardness endears co-workers. See them in Criminal Minds.
Francis Freeman may be impervious to pain, but he sure knows how to inflict it. See them in Deadpool.
Level-headed Ian Gallagher may be focused on his goals, but he's got a mischievous side too. See them in Shameless.
Accessing more than 10 percent of your brain can do strange things to anyone, and Lucy is Exhibit A. See them in Lucy.
Gou Matsuoka offers to help as manager of a swim team, believing that they're the only ones who can help her brother. See them in Free! Iwatobi Swim Club.
A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.
Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.
Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.
For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.