Because you like Jack Shephard in Lost

Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.

When dealing with a half-demon partner and a world of violence, Kagome Higurashi has plenty of chances for her true courage to shine. See them in Inuyasha.

Ron Burgundy is a news anchor who signs off with "Stay classy, San Diego" or whatever his teleprompter says. Bonus: he plays the jazz flute. See them in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

They say money can't buy happiness, but this reckless, high-flying banker knows otherwise. See them in The Wolf of Wall Street.

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.

Smart and sensitive Sam Winchester tried to escape the family business, but ghosts have a way of haunting you. See them in Supernatural.

People think that because Tris is small, or a girl, or a Stiff, she can't possibly be cruel. But they're wrong. See them in Divergent.

Po is a clumsy, friendly panda who likes to take it easy. But now he's expected to save the world? See them in Kung Fu Panda.

Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.

Joey Tribbiani's true passions in life are acting, sandwiches, football, sex, and asking ladies, "how you doing?" See them in Friends.