Because you like Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible

Raiden is an efficient soldier haunted by his repressed past. See them in Metal Gear Series.

A formerly righteous wizard, Saruman has been corrupted by the forces of evil. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

Keeping your cool is just as useful in the underworld as in war, and Michael Corleone is stone-cold. See them in The Godfather.

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

He tells you everything you need to know: "I. Am. Groot." See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Not only will attorney Matt Murdock get you off the hook, but his alter ego Daredevil might also swing by later and rough up whoever put you there. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Curving free kicks and crosses is tough, but keeping her soccer passion from her disapproving family is way tougher for Jess. See them in Bend It Like Beckham.

Mr. Robot always seems to know what to do when others are lost. But can he be trusted? See them in Mr. Robot.

Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.

When Jessica Jones is not throwing back drinks, she's taking down bad guys with her strength, detective skills, and foul-mouthed insults. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Whether he's fighting or flirting, Jace Wayland is all swagger. See them in City of Bones.