Because you like Sam Vimes in Discworld
Michael Scofield is no criminal, and he didn't get jailed by accident. See them in Prison Break.
Marlin navigates through shark-infested waters, angry anglerfish, a jellyfish bloom and hungry whales to search for his son. See them in Finding Nemo.
Davos Seaworth is steadfast, intelligent, and trustworthy, which are hard traits to find in a place like Westeros. See them in Game of Thrones.
Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.
Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
No one has seen The Mandalorian without his helmet since he swore the creed. See them in The Mandalorian.
All Catelyn Stark wants is to keep her family safe, but life in Westeros makes it nearly impossible. See them in Game of Thrones.
Ahsoka Tano hopes to be a very powerful and knowledgeable Jedi one day. See them in The Clone Wars.
Small and curious, he is a 50-year-old baby of a peculiar green species with unusual abilities. See them in The Mandalorian.
Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.
Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.