Because you like Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias in Watchmen
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.
Protecting his family's name and its power are more important to Tywin Lannister than anything or anyone. See them in Game of Thrones.
Chicken resterauntier by day and drug overlord by night, Gus Fring doesn't let the stress of living a double life get to him. See them in Breaking Bad.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.
Rogue's touch is literally deadly, and she's trying to learn from the older mutants how to manager her powers. See them in X-Men Series.
A meticulous forensic scientist, Edward Nygma is insanely good at his job. Emphasis on the "insane" part. See them in Gotham.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Thanos is an intergalactic warlord, on the hunt for infinite power. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Aldo Raine is in the killing Nazi business. And as he says, business is a-boomin'. See them in Inglourious Basterds.
Baloo is a fun-lovin' bear who just needs the bare necessities of life See them in The Jungle Book.