Because you like Cora Crawley in Downton Abbey
A poised, stately man-out-of-time, Ichabod Crane typically faces the modern world with wry quip. See them in Sleepy Hollow.
A rugged treasure hunter, Rick O'Connell finds adventure wherever he goes – whether he wants to or not. See them in The Mummy.
A formerly righteous wizard, Saruman has been corrupted by the forces of evil. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
In his heart, this student rebel is more of a lover than a fighter. See them in Les Miserables.
Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.
James Gordon happens to be the one guy in Gotham City with proper morals who doesn't also run around in a cape. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Emma Frost's superpower: transforming her body into an unbreakable diamond. See them in X-Men Series.
All Catelyn Stark wants is to keep her family safe, but life in Westeros makes it nearly impossible. See them in Game of Thrones.
Though he may be blind, Chirrut Imwe sees the power of the force more than most. See them in Rogue One.
Though she has the normal insecurities of a 15-year-old, Aurora is both courageous and empathetic. See them in Maleficent.
Angela Martin is uptight and puritanical, outside of the affair she's having with a co-worker. See them in The Office.