Because you like Ginger Grant in Gilligan's Island
A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.
Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara is a heart-melter who has no problem looking after herself. See them in Gone with the Wind.
Angel is fighting as best as he can, but the disease might be too powerful for even his strong, positive energy. See them in Rent.
It's time somebody has to take over. It might as well be Fish Mooney. See them in Gotham.
Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.
Others see him as the town nutcase, but Flint Lockwood knows his inventions will change the world someday. See them in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Mabel Pines loves sparkles, animals, friendship, and fun. See them in Gravity Falls.
Satine cynically gives up on love so she can advance her singing career. But she meets a dreamer who reminds her there's more to life than ambition. See them in Moulin Rouge.
A powerful dragon-hunting warrior, Dovahkiin is destined for great things. See them in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Father to a murdered son and husband to a murdered wife, Maximus Decimus Meridius will have his vengeance. See them in Gladiator.