Because you like Louie C.K. in Louie

Joe West is overprotective and secretive when his children are involved. See them in DC Extended Universe.

V is a violent anarchist with literally nothing left to lose. But, he might have a point. See them in V for Vendetta.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

A courageous boy robot, Mega Man is dedicated to achieving everlasting peace. See them in Mega Man.

Olive Hoover is an irrepressible child beauty queen (or would-be queen) who doesn't play by your rules. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Arthur Dent is an incredibly normal man on an incredibly abnormal adventure. See them in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

When the going gets tough, Dre Johnson gets tougher. Well, he'd like to think he does. See them in Blackish.

Ishmael is a quiet observer on a larger-than-life quest. See them in Moby Dick.

If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Holland March is known to wake up hungover in full bathtubs. See them in The Nice Guys.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

Don't worry about this forensic scientist offing you unless you're a serial killer yourself. (You're not, right? Just checking.) See them in Dexter.