Because you like Lester Freamon in The Wire

A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.

Alex Danvers is a brilliant engineer tasked with alien threats, and one of those aliens is her adopted sister Supergirl. See them in Supergirl.

Donkey is proof that if you're annoying enough you can change the world; he's the reason that his friend Shrek does, well, anything. See them in Shrek.

Peter Pevensie shows as much courage as a child king as he did under The Blitz of London. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Winston Bishop is sweet, thoughtful, and a little oblivious. And above, he's a loyal friend. See them in New Girl.

Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Foggy Nelson is a principled small-time lawyer fighting for fellow little guys. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Jesse Aarons' frustration can only find outlet in another world. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

Loyal to his family and associates and distrustful of anyone else, Tony Soprano is a good guy to have on your side. See them in The Sopranos.

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.

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.