Because you like Terence Fletcher in Whiplash
Father to a murdered son and husband to a murdered wife, Maximus Decimus Meridius will have his vengeance. See them in Gladiator.
A suave womanizer, Jacob Palmer has turned seduction into a science. See them in Crazy, Stupid Love.
A master manipulator, Frank Underwood has a tight grip on Washington DC. Plus who doesn't like having a leader who frequently tosses off Shakespearean asides? See them in House of Cards.
Brandon Teena is an adventurous young man with the courage to be himself. See them in Boys Don't Cry.
Seth is short-tempered, crude, and terrible at school, but hopefully there's nothing an epic party can't fix. See them in Superbad.
Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.
With those dearest to him dead and no one to trust, Max Rockatansky is a slightly hysterical man alone on the run in a post-apocalyptic world. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Omar Little is a pretty chill guy, as long as you can forgive the stealing and killing people. See them in The Wire.
CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.