Because you like Hans Gruber in Die Hard
Serena van der Woodsen is a wild child. Too wild, her friends and family might argue. See them in Gossip Girl.
Tony Stonem is the golden boy of Bristol. Problem is, he knows it. See them in Skins.
A bloodsucker, Carlisle Cullen is actually more likely to give you a blood infusion. See them in Twilight.
There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.
Django was once a slave. Now that he has a taste of freedom, he understandably wants a full meal. See them in Django Unchained.
Pepper Potts can run a company, manage an egomaniac, and take down bad guys, all without breaking a sweat. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
As a monster-hunter cursed with supernatural abilities, Geralt of Rivia is a cynic burdened by scruples in an unscrupulous world. See them in The Witcher.
A loyal dinosaur, Yoshi loves both saving the day and chowing down on a good meal. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Fox McCloud leads a team of pilots through the Lylat System in search of the evil genius Andross, the villain that killed his father. See them in Star Fox.
Though Twilight might be opposed to it, her new friends might just be able to teach this serious-minded pony how to relax. See them in My Little Pony.
Sweet, reserved, and intellectual, Cordelia Foxx would do anything for her students. See them in American Horror Story.
The Ice King is lonely and looking for a princess to sweep him off his feet. See them in Adventure Time.