Because you like Laura Roslin in Battlestar Galactica
Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.
An outgoing and quirky optimist, Louisa Clark has a zest for life. See them in Me Before You.
Nina Sayer finally landed the role of prima ballerina, but as tension ramps up in rehearsal, she starts losing her mind. See them in Black Swan.
Moving is hard for Coraline Jones; accidentally moving to a creepy mirror world just makes it harder. See them in Coraline.
His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..
Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.
Melinda May is a woman of few words and many talents. Most of them martial. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Ace pilot Asuka Langley Soryu is confident, haughty, and a little less grown-up than she pretends to be. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.
Tarzan is walking the line between human and animal. Good thing he has excellent balance. See them in Tarzan.
Napoleon Dynamite loves tater tots, mythical beasts, and reveling in his awkwardness. See them in Napoleon Dynamite.