Because you like Bella Swan in Twilight
Imperator Furiosa is a badass patriarchy toppler. She'll do anything to secure a better, freer future for the women she cares for. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.
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.
Introspective Theodore Twombly would rather observe life than participate in it. See them in Her.
Nomi Marks is a brilliant hacker with an open-minded, accepting spirit. See them in Sense8.
Harrison Wells is a brilliant scientist full of secrets. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Frederick Frankenstein is an eccentric (O.K., maybe a little insane) professor who is excited to be delving into his family's past. See them in Young Frankenstein.
John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.
Cynicism is his armor and words are his weapons, but what Tyrion Lannister would really like is some nice wine. See them in Game of Thrones.
If anyone can stay optimistic and friendly under harsh alien rule, it's Alyx Vance. See them in Half-Life 2.
Cosmo Kramer is an eccentric schemer whom you might know better as the "Assman." See them in Seinfeld.
If Anna Liebert could remember her past, maybe she would know who she is. See them in Monster (TV Show).