Because you like Jimmy McNulty in The Wire
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.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.
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.
Although she is underestimated, Lagertha never fails to prove her worth as both a warrior and a mother. See them in Vikings.
Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.
A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.
Cyclops shoots lasers out of his eyes, destroying anything in his line of sight. See them in X-Men Series.
Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.