Because you like Ethel Mertz in I Love Lucy
Toby Cavanaugh has trouble avoiding being manipulated. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Arizona Robbins loves being a pediatric surgeon, and the cute orthopedic surgeon downstairs makes coming into work worth her while. See them in Grey's Anatomy.
Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Mother Gothel is a great mother as long as you never, ever, break the rules. See them in Tangled.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.
Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.
Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.
Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.
A working class janitor with a world-class mind, Will Hunting is cocky, brash, and combative about his future. See them in Good Will Hunting.
Point the fun-loving Pippin Took towards second breakfast, and he's one happy hobbit. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
April Kepner is an excellent surgeon, but outside of the operating room, she's more anxious than most. See them in Grey's Anatomy.