Because you like Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol

This mathematical genius doesn't have time for small talk; Alan Turing needs to break Enigma, the Nazi's cipher machine. See them in The Imitation Game.

Harvey Specter depends on no one and gets his fulfilment from ambition, material success, and expression of his own worth. See them in Suits.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

Michael Scofield is no criminal, and he didn't get jailed by accident. See them in Prison Break.

Crono may not talk, but this time-traveling hero's heart speaks volumes. See them in Chrono Trigger.

A meticulous forensic scientist, Edward Nygma is insanely good at his job. Emphasis on the "insane" part. See them in Gotham.

Merciless and manipulative, Queen Ravenna is determined to become the fairest of them all. See them in Snow White and the Huntsman.

It turns out Dracula's son Alucard has some pretty severe daddy issues. See them in Castlevania.

Resourceful and courageous, Chun-Li is dedicated to using her considerable strengths against evil. See them in Street Fighter.

Blunt, petty, neurotic, Larry David can never live and let live. See them in Curb Your Enthusiasm.