Because you like William A. Rawls in The Wire

Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. 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.

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.

Mike Ehrmantraut is rutheless, merciless, and probably the most endearing hitman you've ever met. See them in Breaking Bad.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.

John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.

A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.

Hannah Horvath is kind of a mess, but she owns her messiness in a way few people do. See them in Girls.