Because you like Clarice Starling in The Silence of the Lambs
Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.
A hardboiled 1940s detective, Cole Phelps is haunted by his past in World War II. See them in L.A. Noire.
When he's not working as a detective, Lucifer is driving around in a black convertible or having one-night stands. See them in Lucifer.
Somehow all of Lara Jean Covey's past crushes know everything she's ever felt about them. Embarrasing? Yes, but hey, now she has a boyfriend. See them in To all The Boys I've Loved Before.
Thankfully, Jenna Hamilton has her sense of humor and friends to get her through the endless torture that is high school. See them in Awkward..
Kathryn Merteuil may be a vain sociopath, but you won't be able to look away. See them in Cruel Intentions.
Jason Bourne is suffering amnesia, but considering what he's done as a CIA assassin, maybe that's for the best. See them in The Bourne Identity.
Fox Mulder is a devoted believer in aliens, monsters, and that the truth is out there. See them in The X-Files.
Hans Landa doesn't seem to have issues with Jews, but he hunts them because he's determined to do his job well. See them in Inglourious Basterds.
Harrison Wells is a brilliant scientist full of secrets. See them in DC Extended Universe.