Because you like Kathryn Merteuil in Cruel Intentions

Ethan Hunt's mission, should he chose to accept it, is to save the world from impossible threats. See them in Mission: Impossible.

Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.

The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.

Will Herondale is an emotionally distant bad boy with a secret. See them in Clockwork Angel .

From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.

Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

Nothing inspires dread like the mysterious, masked Man in Black. But what's he hiding? See them in The Princess Bride.

Sookie St. James is a klutzy and perfectionist chef who's always there for her friends. See them in Gilmore Girls.

Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.

World domination and Superman's demise are next on Lex Luthor's to-do list. See them in DC Extended Universe.