Because you like Thomas Barrow 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.
Jail hasn't broken Andy Dufresne's spirit, but will his spirit help break him out of jail? See them in The Shawshank Redemption.
A gifted detective, Rust Cohle is as dark and twisty as any murderer he chases. See them in True Detective Season 1.
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.
Javert is an inspector with a single-minded focus: to bring criminals to justice. See them in Les Miserables.
A powerful priestess, Melisandre is shrouded in mystery and lots of red. See them in Game of Thrones.
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
A suave manipulator, Sebastian Valmont is valiantly fighting off a developing conscience. See them in Cruel Intentions.
A blood-thirsty warrior on the battlefield, Ragnar Lothbrok is a dedicated family-man at home. See them in Vikings.
Billy Butcher's job is to give everyone hell by any means necessary. See them in The Boys.