Because you like Winston Smith in 1984
Logan Huntzberger is a daredevil, romantic, and heir to a media empire. See them in Gilmore Girls.
For the sake of science, Kurisu Makise will persevere no matter how deep into the dark secrets of the world she finds herself. See them in Steins;Gate.
King Schultz is about as color-blind as a man of his era can be. See them in Django Unchained.
Illiterate and oblivious, Crash Bandicoot is still a hero. See them in Crash Bandicoot.
How lucky are we that Arthur Curry, the King of Atlantis, hasn't taken over the surface world? Very! See them in DC Extended Universe.
A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.
Clay Jensen's friend Hannah is gone, and he is determined to find out why even if that brings him pain. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .
Part archaeologist, part philosopher, part politician, Jean-Luc Picard is an unashamed intellectual who runs a tight ship. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Lady Macbeth takes being a powerful woman to a whole other level. See them in Macbeth.
Prideful and psychotic tendencies combine to make Dr. Eggman a dangerous and villain who will squash anyone in his path. See them in Sonic the Hedgehog.