Because you like James T. Kirk in Star Trek
An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.
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.
Maria Rambeau is a tough-as-nails Air Force pilot who is also a loving single mom. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.
Tiffany Doggett is usually a nice, good Christian. Just don't get her riled up! See them in Orange Is The New Black.
Burton Guster is a level-headed investigator with a "Super Sniffer" nose. See them in Psych.
A fight every now and then makes Dante's life a little more interesting. See them in Devil May Cry.