Because you like Hans Gruber in Die Hard

Being beautiful and rich doesn't guarantee happiness for Cheryl Blossom. See them in Riverdale.

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.

A believer in the pursuit of justice, Garrus Vakarian hates it when bad guys slip through the cracks of the bureaucratic justice system. See them in Mass Effect.

It's certainly easier to get great footage of crimes when you can guarantee they'll happen. See them in Nightcrawler.

A no-nonsense professor famous for her strictness, Minerva McGonagall only shows her warmer side to those closest to her. See them in Harry Potter Series.

They say Babydoll has lost her mind. But why does it seem like she's the only sane one in her institution? See them in Sucker Punch.

This bite-sized, power-hungry plankton is determined to uncover the secret recipe for the Krusty Krab burger. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

A man of the court, Lord Varys knows how to manipulate it better than anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.

Brilliant, violent, and only a little insane, the Joker doesn't listen to anyone except the voices in his head. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Genetically and cybernetically enhanced, Gamora was trained from birth to be one of the deadliest women in the galaxy. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Liu Kang spends his days training his body and spirit, seeking to become the ultimate warrior. See them in Mortal Kombat.

For Scout Finch, growing up means learning the world is a more complicated place than you once thought. See them in To Kill a Mockingbird.