Because you like Earl Hickey in My Name Is Earl
Armed guards, FBI agents, notorious serial killers – Hannibal Lecter has bested them all, with time to finish dessert afterwards. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.
Growing up isn't easy: Chihiro's parents turned into pigs, she's enslaved at a bathhouse for demons, and oh yeah, she's fading from existence. See them in Spirited Away.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.
Veronica Sawyer thinks that if you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being, you'd be a game-show host. See them in Heathers.
Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.
If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.
Bart Simpson is an aspiring juvenile delinquent who doesn't want you to have a cow, man! See them in The Simpsons.
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.
Stewie Griffin is just your average evil-genius, talking, sociopathic baby. See them in Family Guy.
Few high school students could be less concerned with labels. See them in Ouran High School Host Club.