Because you like Commodus in Gladiator

Ash Williams is a houseware clerk at S-Mart and the Chosen One. See them in The Evil Dead.

The crown prince of the Fire Nation, Zuko has been ordered by his father to find the long-lost Avatar before he is allowed to return home. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Just call Jeff Lebowski The Dude. Or His Dudeness, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into that whole brevity thing. See them in The Big Lebowski.

This beautiful aesthete wins the hearts of both ladies and men. But Dorian Gray also happens to have his soul sealed in a painting. See them in Dorian Gray.

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.

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.

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

Patrick Verona is a bad boy who's after a tough girl. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

Tattoos, bad boys, and heroin: Jane Margolis is learning that some vices are more dangerous than others. See them in Breaking Bad.

He's a troubled insomniac in search of a moment to rest and a meaning to his existence. See them in Fight Club.

A cocky surgeon, Stephen Strange is learning that magic is more real than he could ever imagine. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.