Because you like Norma Bates in Bates Motel

Optimus Prime is a shapeshifting sentient robot leading a team of robots to stop evil from taking over. See them in Transformers.

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Petyr Baelish's main assets? A sharp mind, deep pockets, and no scruples. See them in Game of Thrones.

Hoban Washburne shows you can be a hotshot space pilot *and* play with dinosaurs. See them in Firefly.

Jeff Winger thinks he's too cool for school, which is a problem because he just enrolled in community college. See them in Community.

Beneath Yuji Sakai's meek exterior lies an exceptionally keen mind and a strong inner will. See them in Shakugan no Shana.

Hawkeye is most comfortable perched above the action, keeping an eye on everything and using a well-timed arrow to save the day. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Hiro is a free-spirit and remarkable genius who loves bot fighting and problem-solving. See them in Big Hero 6.

Rue is an icy prima ballerina whose obsession with perfection obscures a hidden desire to be loved. See them in Princess Tutu.

A no-nonsense pro, Agent K has dedicated his whole life to his job. See them in Men in Black.

A bumbling hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is becoming a part of something much larger than himself as he embarks on a quest. See them in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.