Because you like Jefferson Smith in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Caleb Rivers is a bad boy with a good reason for acting out. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Catherine Linton was once spontaneous and rowdy but ever since marrying the wealthy Edgar, she has morphed into a boiling pot of emotional outbursts. See them in Wuthering Heights.
Peter Venkman's "research" projects are designed to get undergraduate students to sleep with him. Though it turns out he can bust ghosts. See them in Ghostbusters.
What Troy Barnes lacks in common sense, he makes up for with heart. See them in Community.
Klaus Baudelaire's photographic memory saves the lives of his siblings many times over. See them in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.
Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.
A charming acapella performer, Jesse Swanson perfectly blends being nerdy with being cool. See them in Pitch Perfect.
Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.