Because you like Nyota Uhura in Star Trek
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.
Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.
As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.
A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.
It's hard enough fighting a war. But it's worse for Commander Shepard, knowing no matter how hard you try, you can't save them all. See them in Mass Effect.
Maurice Moss is a dedicated IT guy who even talks like a computer. See them in The IT Crowd.
Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.
Although Mako Mori may be small and quiet, she is a core of battle-hardened steel. See them in Pacific Rim.
Sylar's victims are found all over the country, many with their brains removed. See them in Heroes.
The only thing Albert Wesker cares about is turning himself into a God. See them in Resident Evil Series.
Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.