Because you like Susanna Kaysen in Girl, Interrupted
Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
John Wick is a widowed former Navy Seal who becomes a notoriously effective hitman, killing over 124 people with gunshots alone. See them in John Wick.
A grumpy tourist trap owner, Grunkle Stan has a few deep secrets. See them in Gravity Falls.
Auggie Pullman is a true wonder depite what some cruel classmates say. See them in Wonder .
Ava may just be the perfect woman. So long as she can pass a Turing test. See them in Ex Machina.
Nothing inspires dread like the mysterious, masked Man in Black. But what's he hiding? See them in The Princess Bride.
Regina George is teen royalty. And anything the queen bee says, goes. See them in Mean Girls.
Marshall Eriksen is a lawyer in love who is enjoying life. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.
Resourceful and courageous, Chun-Li is dedicated to using her considerable strengths against evil. See them in Street Fighter.
With each reboot, Janet progresses more and becomes capable of human emotions. See them in The Good Place.