Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption
An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.
The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.
Villanelle is a hired assassin who loves committing murder as much as she loves dressing up in fancy pink ballgowns. See them in Killing Eve.
Though cynical about the world, Shuya Nanahara is caring and protective towards his friends. See them in Battle Royale.
Bad-ass Rayne has sworn her life to finding and destroying her vampire dad, Kagan, and killing as many other vampires as she can in the bargain. See them in BloodRayne .
Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.
It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.
An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.
A Hollywood starlet with a vindictive streak, Madison Montgomery is one witch that you shouldn't cross. See them in American Horror Story.
The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.
Stuck somewhere between life and death, Talion is motivated by one thing only: vengeance. See them in Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.