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This isn't the Captian Hook of your nightmares; he's charming and devilishly handsome. See them in Once Upon a Time.
Driven by guilt and rage, Kratos is less a man and more an unstoppable avatar of anger and hate. See them in God of War.
If Lisbeth Salander can hurt a bastard who deserves it by digging up stuff about him, she feels good. See them in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Nick Miller might not have a bank account, but he defintely has a lot of love to give. See them in New Girl.
Bedside manner is for chumps, not the brilliant Dr. Gregory House. See them in House M.D..
Part of an elite team of investigators, Abby Sciuto is the happiest Goth to ever work in law enforcement. See them in NCIS.
Puss In Boots is a suave, honorable ladies man/cat who's not above playing cute to get you to let down your guard. See them in Shrek 2.
Tina Belcher is on the cusp of puberty, and she has no shame when it comes to boys, butts, and brassieres. See them in Bob's Burgers.
Aragorn is the one true king, a title he is too humble to accept. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
Even the smallest person can change the course of the world, if he's brave enough. See them in The Lord of the Rings.
When you live your life in public, like Mima Kirigoe, it's hard to know who you really are. See them in Perfect Blue.
A brilliant "extractor," Dom Cobb has spent the past few years running from the authorities and his inner demons. See them in Inception.