Because you like Park in Eleanor and Park
Courteous, dangerous, and powerful, Kaname Kuran controls an entire court of vampires. Very, very pretty vampires. See them in Vampire Knight.
With a dangerous medical condition, Ignoring the rules makes him feel like he’s in control. See them in Five Feet Apart.
Moana is brave, adventurous, and dutiful. And with the ocean on her side, there's no telling how far she'll go. See them in Moana.
A cruel pirate, Captain Hook still fancies himself a gentleman. See them in Peter Pan.
Ryan Howard is a temp turned executive turned failing small-time media mogul. See them in The Office.
When their organization was infiltrated by evil HYDRA, who was the one guy Captain America trusted? A former soldier with kickass wings named Sam Wilson. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
They say Babydoll has lost her mind. But why does it seem like she's the only sane one in her institution? See them in Sucker Punch.
A crooked cop, Harvey Bullock is the product of a not-so-just criminal justice system. See them in Gotham.
We're all puppets. Dr. Manhattan is just a puppet who can see the strings. See them in Watchmen.
A few millennia in the mortal realm have caused DEATH to be quite enamored of life. See them in Discworld.