Because you like Rooster Cogburn in True Grit

Felicity Smoak is a brilliant hacker who nonetheless becomes tongue-tied in front of attractive men. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Clarice Starling is patiently working with one serial killer to stop another. See them in The Silence of the Lambs.

Manipulative, conniving, and ruthless, Mr. Gold is enigmatic no matter what world he's in. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Susan Pevensie is sensible, practical, and fiercely protective of those she loves. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Ron Burgundy is a news anchor who signs off with "Stay classy, San Diego" or whatever his teleprompter says. Bonus: he plays the jazz flute. See them in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

Big Boss is a disillusioned mercenary commander who wants to create a world for soldiers (and soldiers alone). See them in Metal Gear Series.

Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.

A crooked cop, Harvey Bullock is the product of a not-so-just criminal justice system. See them in Gotham.

There are men who embrace destiny and do not show their fear. These are the ones that change the world forever. See them in Dragon Age Series.

Romantic, tortured, and at times cruel, Heathcliff is an intense man. See them in Wuthering Heights.

The Terminator is an emotionless killing machine who won't stop until he's changed the future. See them in The Terminator.