Because you like Zoe Washburne in Firefly

Gruff and sarcastic, Detective Harry Dresden use unconventional ways to track down perps, including using magic and the supernatural. See them in The Dresden Files.

People make more sense to the hyper-logical Temperance Brennan after they're dead. See them in Bones.

Michael is an angelic architect with a whimsical worldview. See them in The Good Place.

Jillian Holtzmann's madcap mind is always whirring and she will transform anything into one of her machines. See them in Ghostbusters (2016).

Xena's a warrior on a redemptive quest who excels in extreme sports and uses a whip to block axes in mid-air. See them in Xena Warrior Princess.

Buddy Pine is an unhinged superfan of superheroes using technology to take down his idols. See them in The Incredibles.

Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Esmeralda's street wisdom is unparalleled. See them in The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Boomerang is equally skilled at tossing boomerangs and tossing back beers. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.

Iris West is a barista and blogger determined to expose a secret. 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.