Because you like Anna Smith in Downton Abbey
Kevin Khatchadourian is a disturbed, affect-less teen on a dark path. See them in We Need to Talk About Kevin.
All who live know his name, and all who oppose him shall know Death. See them in Darksiders Series.
Fate has forced Amuro into the terrors of war, and he must use the Gundam and all of its power if he is to make it out alive. See them in Mobile Suit Gundam Series.
James Wilson is a compassionate doctor who willingly plays the sidekick. See them in House M.D..
Vengeance is William Wallace’s game. With his father, brother, and wife killed by the English, he slaughters the garrison and sacks cities. See them in Braveheart.
Running away from murderous aliens has turned into an interstellar chase for Jupiter Jones. See them in Jupiter Ascending.
His nickname of 'Zero' says a lot about what other people think of him, but he's finally standing up for himself. See them in Holes.
Community-driven but practical, Calvin Palmer is a natural leader even if he doesn't always see it. See them in Barbershop.
Leonard Hofstadter is the normal one among his scientist friends, though in fairness that's a low bar. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
Being beautiful and rich doesn't guarantee happiness for Cheryl Blossom. See them in Riverdale.
Empathetic Nausicaa embraces all forms of life, even those that might scare other people. See them in Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind.