Because you like Dr. Evil in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
John Watson is haunted by his past (who isn't) but he's starting to branch out with some help from a world class detective. See them in Sherlock.
Although Penny's friends have genius-level IQs, they regularly come to her for advice and insight. See them in The Big Bang Theory.
Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.
Whether he's fighting or flirting, Jace Wayland is all swagger. See them in City of Bones.
A plucky 13-year-old with a flair for the dramatic, Kiki is a witch in training. See them in Kiki's Delivery Service.
While he might be too cool for school, Soul isn't too cool to do the right thing. See them in Soul Eater.
With a unique ability to empathize with killers, Will Graham helps society but his sanity pays the price. See them in Hannibal.
Tobias "Four" Eaton is only afraid of four things, but you should probably be afraid of him. See them in Divergent.
Both brave and foolhardy, Thomas trusts his instincts above all else. See them in The Maze Runner.
Finn pulled off the impossible: he quit life as a Stormtrooper. Unfortunately, life only got more complicated after that. See them in Star Wars Series.