Because you like Cole Phelps in L.A. Noire
Carolos has perfect hair, a lab coat, and a constant readiness to do science. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.
An alien, a time-traveler, and an esper are following Haruhi Suzumiya, who – unknown to herself – is a near-omnipotent reality warper. See them in The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.
People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.
Insightful about everyone else's neuroses, Rose Lalonde is not as aware of her own. See them in Homestuck.
Kenny McCormick is a boy of few words who likes nudie mags, NASCAR, monster trucks, origami, and Peruvian pan flute bands. See them in South Park.
Zoe Benson may seem like a shy girl-next-door, but she has the inner fortitude of a powerful witch leader. See them in American Horror Story.
Detective Alec Hardy doesn't let anyone get too close to him. See them in Broadchurch.
A bumbling hobbit, Bilbo Baggins is becoming a part of something much larger than himself as he embarks on a quest. See them in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
A determined rookie cop , Judy Hopps has her floppy bunny ears to the ground. See them in Zootopia.
This android may not have emotions, but Lt. Commander Data's curiosity about humanity is endless. See them in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Let's just say Sheldon Oberon is having an out-of-body experience like no other. See them in Jumanji.