Because you like Frank Reynolds in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Princess Fiona is a damsel who doesn't need saving, but she's cursed with an embarrassing secret. See them in Shrek.
A monstrous pirate captain, Davy Jones is quite literally heartless. See them in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl.
There can be no doubt that Ben Linus is a huge liar. But one man's lies are another man's necessary steps to protect his people. See them in Lost.
N'Jadaka is a righteous man with a violent agenda. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
There's nothing like discovering dear old dad is a serial killer to send you into an (understandable) funk. See them in Hannibal.
Michael Scofield is no criminal, and he didn't get jailed by accident. See them in Prison Break.
Marlin navigates through shark-infested waters, angry anglerfish, a jellyfish bloom and hungry whales to search for his son. See them in Finding Nemo.
Charlie Bucket may be down-on-his-luck, but his spirits are always sky high. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Luis is a deliverer of silver linings and long-winded stories. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Egon Spengler prefers collecting spores, molds, and fungus to interacting with people. See them in Ghostbusters.
Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.