Because you like B'Elanna Torres in Star Trek Voyager

James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.

On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.

Though she has the normal insecurities of a 15-year-old, Aurora is both courageous and empathetic. See them in Maleficent.

Victor Frankenstein can create life, so he's pretty awesome if he says so himself. See them in Frankenstein.

Cheerful, childlike, and easily jealous, fashion icon Misa Amane is smarter and crueler than she seems. See them in Death Note.

A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.

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.

Don't tell anyone Kate Austen was under arrest when the plane crashed. See them in Lost.