Because you like Susie Salmon in The Lovely Bones

Ethan Hunt's mission, should he chose to accept it, is to save the world from impossible threats. See them in Mission: Impossible.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.

Ursula will oh-so-generously grant your wishes for a price. See them in The Little Mermaid.

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.

Emily Gilmore is the DAR chair, proud grandmother, and full of opinions. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Sebastien Michaelis is a demonic butler who approaches life with effortless finesse and a diabolical streak. See them in Black Butler.

An opportunistic fugitive-turned-bounty-hunter, Faye Valentine uses both grit and her good looks to get ahead. See them in Cowboy Bebop.

Steven Universe is an excitable youth who likes junk food and trying to save the world. See them in Steven Universe.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

The Hastings family is old and powerful, and Spencer will do anything to continue excelling. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Orphan Bruce Wayne has a tortured soul, but he's trying his best to weed out corruption. See them in DC Extended Universe.