Because you like Hal Wilkerson in Malcolm in the Middle

Though Ray Holt is a man of few words and even fewer smiles, he cares deeply about his precinct and detectives. See them in Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

More than any of her friends, Fluttershy is willing to see the best in everyone, a trait that has won over many enemies. See them in My Little Pony.

An All-American football player, a ping pong star, and a freakishly determined runner, Forrest Gump has a ton of stories to tell. See them in Forrest Gump.

One of seven supernatural babies who was born to a mother who was never pregnant, Ben Hargreeves is trying to save the world from an apocalypse in 8 days. See them in The Umbrella Academy.

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.

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.

Jenko was top dog in high school. Now he's bottom of the pack in the police academy. See them in 21 Jump Street.

Corpse Bride's dreams were taken from her. But now - now she's stolen them from someone else. See them in Corpse Bride.

Saul Goodman can get just about any lying crook off the hook in court. Well, as long as he can make a buck out of it. See them in Breaking Bad.

Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Holden Caulfield is convinced that the whole adult world is full of phonies. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

Tiffany Maxwell wishes people would stop reminding her about her dead husband. See them in Silver Linings Playbook.