Because you like Jimmy McNulty in The Wire

Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.

The witty Aku would be an ideal dinner guest, if he weren't a demon. See them in Samurai Jack.

It’s a shame that the Seven Kingdoms doesn’t allow a woman to rule. The scheming, focused Cersei Lannister would do a far better job than either of her sons. See them in Game of Thrones.

In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Chris Chambers is from a family of social outcasts and criminals, and he wants more than anything to avoid ending up like them. See them in Stand By Me.

Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.

Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.