Because you like Beowulf in Beowulf
White Witch's heart is as frozen as the land she rules. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Simon Belmont is a vampire hunter bravely carrying on the family business. See them in Castlevania.
Don't let his old age fool you, Heihachi Mishima is a ruthless pragmatist who values self-reliance above all else. See them in Tekken .
Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.
Kilgrave is a domineering, abusive boyfriend. Then, add in the power of mind control. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Yes, she's an "older" woman, but that just makes Mrs. Robinson sexier and more seductive. See them in The Graduate.
Khan Noonien Singh is super strong, super smart, and out for revenge. He always seems to be two steps ahead of his enemies. See them in Star Trek Into Darkness.
Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Extremely violent and loyal, Sandor Clegane is called the Hound for a reason. See them in Game of Thrones.
Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.