Because you like John McClane in Die Hard

Usagi Tsukino may look like a lazy teen, but when Usagi conjures up her alter ego and calls her Sailor Scout team, no villain stands a chance. See them in Sailor Moon.

Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.

Most kids hope for a car for their 16th birthday, but Mia Thermopolis' present is a country to rule. See them in The Princess Diaries.

Merlin is half awkward teenager, half super-powerful wizard. He serves Prince Arthur of Camelot during the day and illegally learns magic at night. See them in Merlin.

Wheatley's got an endless supply of bad ideas that he wants to share. See them in Portal Series.

Jackie Burkhart is a privileged princess with a healthy dose of self-confidence. See them in That '70s Show.

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.

With a unique ability to empathize with killers, Will Graham helps society but his sanity pays the price. See them in Hannibal.

A bloodsucker, Carlisle Cullen is actually more likely to give you a blood infusion. See them in Twilight.

Sometimes being a supportive girlfriend like Ophelia doesn't work out too well. See them in Hamlet.