Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

This lab mouse has one thing on his huge brain: trying to take over the world on a nightly basis. See them in Pinky and the Brain.

Vincent Vega likes a good steak, a cheap milkshake, and killing a target without anything going wrong. See them in Pulp Fiction.

Krusty The Clown somehow makes life sillier and more somber at the same time. See them in The Simpsons.

Emily Gilmore is the DAR chair, proud grandmother, and full of opinions. See them in Gilmore Girls.

There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Sideshow Bob is a bitter ex-performer who was forced to do inhumane stunts for slapstick comedy. Now he's exacting revenge on his former boss, a clown. See them in The Simpsons.

Privileged young Bruce's childhood was nearly perfect. Now, his life is anything but. See them in Gotham.

Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

Basil Hallward is dominated, soul, brain, and power by Dorian. See them in Dorian Gray.