Because you like Grover in Sesame Street
Although Theon Greyjoy is treated well, he's still essentially a hostage. And that isn't so easy for him to forgive. See them in Game of Thrones.
Winston Bishop is sweet, thoughtful, and a little oblivious. And above, he's a loyal friend. See them in New Girl.
Donkey is proof that if you're annoying enough you can change the world; he's the reason that his friend Shrek does, well, anything. See them in Shrek.
His name is Inigo Montoya and whoever killed his father should be prepared to die. See them in The Princess Bride.
A legendary warrior with a complicated relationship to the truth, Jaime Lannister is revered and reviled in equal measure See them in Game of Thrones.
Jim Hopper is a weary and beaten down police officer who numbs his pain through beer, pills, and cigarettes. See them in Stranger Things.
Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.
Headstrong and sarcastic, Max Mayfield is a force for awkward middle school boys to contend with. See them in Stranger Things.
This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.
Philip J. Fry accidentally cryogenically froze himself for a millennium. See them in Futurama.