Because you like Jack Harkness in Doctor Who
Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.
With a unique ability to empathize with killers, Will Graham helps society but his sanity pays the price. See them in Hannibal.
The brilliant and well-adjusted Ender Wiggin is being groomed for the next generation of military leaders to fight alien invaders. See them in Ender's Game.
Zoe Benson may seem like a shy girl-next-door, but she has the inner fortitude of a powerful witch leader. See them in American Horror Story.
Quirky and wildly imaginative, Amelie finds joy in the unnoticed things in life and aspires to bring happiness to all. See them in Amelie.
Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.
Stoic, cynical, and brilliant, Solid Snake was genetically engineered to be the perfect soldier. See them in Metal Gear Series.
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.
Stan Marsh is a fourth grader who is the ladies man of his classroom. See them in South Park.
Meat Boy tenaciously throws himself into danger, and when he fails, he immediately gets back up and tries again. See them in Super Meat Boy.
NiGHTS is a powerful but childlike spirit who hates being told what to do. See them in NiGHTS into Dreams.