Because you like James Francis Ryan in Saving Private Ryan
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.
A Silurian lizard woman, Madame Vastra has a penchant for puzzles and interspecies romance. See them in Doctor Who.
Despite the war-torn world around him, Mal Reynolds still holds onto the shred of hope that life can be more than just living another day. See them in Firefly.
Chuck Bartowski is a sweet, laid-back electronics store/top secret government employee. See them in Chuck.
Driven by obsession and anxiety, Monk bravely overcomes, or at least battles, his fears to help the world. See them in Monk.
Bodhi Rook is a defected pilot for the Galactic Empire dead set on destroying the Death Star. See them in Rogue One.
Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Macbeth was probably named "Most Likely to Kill His Rivals" in his senior yearbook. See them in Macbeth.
Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.
Both a noble district attorney and a psychopathic villain, Harvey Dent proves some men really can have it all. See them in DC Extended Universe.