Because you like Faith in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Kind and friendly, Rinoa Heartilly is nonetheless an effective freedom fighter. See them in Final Fantasy Series.
Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.
After surviving a CIA mission that was supposed to kill him, ex-military man John Reese bets it all on a chance to redeem himself. See them in Person of Interest.
Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Tattoos, bad boys, and heroin: Jane Margolis is learning that some vices are more dangerous than others. See them in Breaking Bad.
Paris Geller is a newspaper editor, class president, and headed for Harvard. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Louise Belcher might be just a kid, but she can manipulate just about anyone with a pulse. All in the name of fun, of course. See them in Bob's Burgers.
With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.
How lucky are we that Arthur Curry, the King of Atlantis, hasn't taken over the surface world? Very! See them in DC Extended Universe.
Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.