Because you like Max Fischer in Rushmore
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.
Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.
If there's any hope of resolving things peacefully, this proud ape leader will have to trust the humans. See them in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Whether it's a companion he’s failed or lingering guilt from the war, the Doctor can never truly let go of his past lives. See them in Doctor Who.
Michelle Richardson's world revolves around her boyfriend. Alas, his world doesn't revolve around her. See them in Skins.
Underneath his preening narcissist exterior, Schmidt is, well, still kind of a preening narcissist. But he has a good heart too. See them in New Girl.
Logan Huntzberger is a daredevil, romantic, and heir to a media empire. See them in Gilmore Girls.
Daniel LaRusso is a Jersey kid in L.A. who is learning about karate and life from the mysterious Mr. Miyagi. See them in The Karate Kid.
Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.