Because you like Jacob Singer in Jacob's Ladder
A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.
Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.
An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.
Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.
Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.
Charismatic, sociopathic, and dramatic, Charlie Bronson wants nothing more than to be famous. See them in Bronson.
Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.
Talking to a stranger on a train is the best decision Jesse Wallace ever made. See them in Before Sunrise.