Because you like Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible
Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.
Shana is a red-haired warrior with a black-and-white worldview. See them in Shakugan no Shana.
Korra is stubborn, outgoing, and faced with huge responsibilities she might not be ready for. See them in The Legend of Korra.
Murph is inquisitive, compassionate, and stubborn, with a passion for science she shares with her dad. See them in Interstellar.
An infamous vampire, Alucard is a one-man killing machine with a philosophical side. See them in Hellsing.
Bran Stark discovered a scandelous family secret. He swore to keep quiet but soon found himself on the receiving end of attempted murder. See them in Game of Thrones.
Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.
Born into luxury, Sybil Crawley wants to find real purpose and meaning in her privileged life. See them in Downton Abbey.
Holly Golightly spends so much time trying to be other people's dream girl, she doesn't really know what kind of girl she actually is. See them in Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.