Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption

Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Macbeth was probably named "Most Likely to Kill His Rivals" in his senior yearbook. See them in Macbeth.

Michael Scofield is no criminal, and he didn't get jailed by accident. See them in Prison Break.

A jazz musician, Sebastian Wilder is passionate about his music and his life. See them in La La Land.

Jorah Mormont is loyal to his queen. And he's quite in love with her as well. See them in Game of Thrones.

Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Johannes Betzler is an overwhelmed little boy caught up in deeply confusing times. See them in Jojo Rabbit.

Honest, true, and just, Ned Stark is a good man. Unfortunately, those traits are not assets in Westerosi politics. See them in Game of Thrones.

Murph is inquisitive, compassionate, and stubborn, with a passion for science she shares with her dad. See them in Interstellar.

Nick Carraway is the perfect observer: always there for the events, but never too involved. See them in The Great Gatsby.

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