Because you like Evey in V for Vendetta

Raven Reyes may be a deliquent, but she's also the youngest zero-gravity mechanic who fixed a 130-year old escape pod to make it through the descent to Earth. See them in The 100.

Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.

Donna is boisterous and spunky traveller of the TARDIS, exploring worlds beyond the simple mundane enterprises of Earth. See them in Doctor Who.

For somebody who won't answer questions, the enigmatic C.C. sure asks a lot of them. See them in Code Geass.

Frank West enjoys the adventure that comes from his work. But a zombie outbreak might be a little too much even for him. See them in Dead Rising.

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.

Jane Smith is a stone-cold killer, but you would never know it from looking at her. See them in Mr. & Mrs. Smith.

Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.

Eowyn isn’t allowed to fight, but then again, when have rules ever stopped her? See them in The Lord of the Rings.

As the hero of time, Link is reborn throughout history, always with the purpose of fighting and defeating the evil Ganon. See them in The Legend of Zelda.

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.