Because you like Harry Burns in When Harry Met Sally...
Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.
Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Anywhere there's adventure, Jaskier is there to write a catchy song about it. See them in The Witcher.
Rupert Giles is a librarian on the outside, fearless evil-fighter on the inside. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.
Leone Montana is a fearless hitman with a surprisingly sensitive side. See them in Leon: The Professional.
A Berlin-based locksmith by day, Wolfgang Bogdanow is a world-class thief by night. He can also see out of other people's eyes, but that's a different issue. See them in Sense8.
Marinette Dupain-Cheng is a shy teenage girl, fashion designer, and superhero. See them in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir.
Claire Standish is a popular, perfect princess who's deeper than she seems. See them in The Breakfast Club.
Beware! Anton Chigurh carries a coin with him, which he forces his victims to flip to decide whether they will live or die. See them in No Country for Old Men.