Because you like Francine Smith in American Dad!
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
The irrepressible Lucy Ricardo has never met a challenge she couldn't scheme her way into or out of. See them in I Love Lucy.
This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.
Hanna Marin is a determined girl defined by her ability to transform herself. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Ron Burgundy is a news anchor who signs off with "Stay classy, San Diego" or whatever his teleprompter says. Bonus: he plays the jazz flute. See them in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Told her son will one day save the world, Sarah Connor dedicates her life to training him to do just that. See them in The Terminator.
A precocious 11-year-old, Satsuki Kusakabe is not quite as grown up as she pretends to be. See them in My Neighbor Totoro.
He's a dedicated cop and a nice guy. But James Gordon is learning that Gotham is not a city for nice guys. See them in Gotham.
Corpse Bride's dreams were taken from her. But now - now she's stolen them from someone else. See them in Corpse Bride.
Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.