Because you like Kyle Reese in The Terminator
John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.
This high school queen bee has everything, including a genius-level IQ—a fact Lydia Martin keeps hidden to maintain her image. See them in Teen Wolf.
A debonair spy, Harry Hart is the epitome of a gentleman, even when he calmly takes down multiple men with a militarized umbrella. See them in Kingsman: The Secret Service.
Steven Universe is an excitable youth who likes junk food and trying to save the world. See them in Steven Universe.
If it were up to her, Merida would spend her days practicing archery and swordfighting, riding her horse, and exploring the Highlands. See them in Brave.
Castiel might be an immortal angel, but the human world is still more than a little confusing. See them in Supernatural.
Talented but anxious, Shinji Ikari struggles to bear the challenges that life hands him. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Misato Katsuragi is never without a beer in her hand or her pet penguin by her side. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.
Juliet Starling is a cheerleader by day, gleefully unhinged zombie killer by night. See them in Lollipop Chainsaw.
Self proclaimed, Fat Amy, likes horizontal running and mermaid dancing. Important skills, one could argue. See them in Pitch Perfect.
Lucius Malfoy is a judgmental social climber who has a bigoted superiority complex. See them in Harry Potter Series.