Because you like John Dorian in Scrubs
Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.
Years of being a social outcast have taken a toll, but Elphaba is willing to be wicked if it means she can do good. See them in Wicked .
Did he ever tell you the definition of insanity? Just wait, and this psychopath will do just that. See them in Far Cry 3.
A premier member of the leather cat-suit club, Selene can chill you with a stony look, or ice you with her ninja moves. See them in Underworld.
Ellen Ripley defines the word "badass." When she's not leading her crew on an interstellar voyage, she's slaying terrifying creatures. See them in Alien.
Diana Prince is using a truth-telling lasso and super-strength to make Earth a little more like Paradise. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Shrek is a nasty-on-the-surface ogre with a heart of gold and an earful of wax. See them in Shrek.
Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.
Nandor is a relentless vampire who never admits he's wrong, loves glitter, and can't use a tablet. See them in What We Do In The Shadows.
Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.
If there's any hope of resolving things peacefully, this proud ape leader will have to trust the humans. See them in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.