Because you like Christopher John Francis Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Just like half of L.A., Mia Dolan is working a dead end job until she hits the big screens. See them in La La Land.
Vanellope von Schweetz is princess of the Sugar Rush game who could care less about being royal. See them in Wreck it Ralph.
This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.
For somebody who won't answer questions, the enigmatic C.C. sure asks a lot of them. See them in Code Geass.
Bojack Horseman is a former sitcom star who loves sharing his opinions with anyone who will listen. Oh, and drinking. A lot! See them in Bojack Horseman.
Remy could be a five star Michelin chef, the only problem is that he is quite literally a rat. See them in Ratatouille.
Even with the world on the line, Bayonetta is an Umbra Witch who maintains a biting sense of humor. See them in Bayonetta.
GLaDOS will supply the food when you get together: a delicious cake. Of course, it could just be a trap so she can kill you. It’s hard to say. See them in Portal Series.
A former child mayor fallen from grace, Ben Wyatt is still trying to pick up the pieces years later. See them in Parks and Recreation.
A crabby troll, Karkat Vantas is perpetually angry about his lot in life. See them in Homestuck.