The Ultimate TV Show Character

[Bijo]

Who is it? Choice to be based on taste and opinion, or serious critique, or a mix of both sides, etc.

I choose Mr. Spock (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spock) the most "logical and unemotional" character -- to my knowledge -- created, without neglecting his fantastic physical prowess. The beauty of this lies in the fact he is a half-breed where one half is Vulcan (superlogical without emotion) while the other half is human (emotional and intuitive). This creates an awesome conflict in his character.

[Geoffrey S]

Brother Justin in Carnivale. Most enigmatic, creepy and outright original character I've ever seen in a series. I haven't yet finished season one (second from last episode now), but he's brilliant.

[Big King Sanctaphrax]

My favourite TV character in terms of likeability would have to be Fraser from Due South. I loved that show.

[Husar]

Walker, Texas Ranger

Well, I think I don't really have one, or I just cannot think of him/her right now.

[Togakure]

Mine also has ever been, and ever will be--Spock.

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@Bijo: Have you ever read the original Dune books, particularly God Emperor of Dune? I ask because of the statement in your signature.

[Decker]

John McClane, "Yippee-ki-yay, ***********."
Can't wait for "Live Free or Die Hard."
O wait that's a movie...hrmm

Brock Sampson from the Venture Brothers on Adult Swim:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_9j5x-AWIg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDCNX_5THGA
"They Hit Me With a Truck." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA949olMGa4&NR=1

(Swearing. Use only the stars, please - Beirut)

[ShadesPanther]

Jack Bauer from 24. Probably not the best but certainly an interesting character. He's a flawed hero who will go to any lengths to protect his country, He has also lost everyone he cares about doing it.

[Tribesman]

Rab C.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1Jz...elated&search=

[TevashSzat]

Homer from the Simpsons. Doh!

[LeftEyeNine]

Kareem Said from OZ definitely.

From the latest ones, John Locke from LOST is one of my favorites. He was acting in Alias too.

[Bijo]

@Bijo: Have you ever read the original Dune books, particularly God Emperor of Dune? I ask because of the statement in your signature.

No, but I did hear of the Dune books and of an old game called like it.

[Togakure]

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The fourth book, God Emperor of Dune, puts forward a very interesting view about humanity and lasting peace. Kinda need to read the first three to get context, but it's very deep. If you enjoy reading science fiction, you'd probably like it given what you have in your sig. Frank Herbert was one of the very best. And there isn't much drama in it, lol.

The Dune TV mini-series and its characters were definitely not ultimate, and didn't cover the fourth book.

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[Andres]

Sledge Hammer !

[Geoffrey S]

Oh, and Van Binsbergen.

[Omanes Alexandrapolites]

Richard Hillman from Coronation Street. He may have been an evil, murderous psychopath, but he most certainly added dramatical suspense and much more interest to the show after months of quite simple and quiet story-lines.

[Shaka_Khan]

Murdoc in Macgyver

Sgt. Bosco Albert "B.A." Baracus in The A-Team

Beauregard "Bo" Duke in The Dukes of Hazzard (because of his driving skills)

All the main characters in Golden Girls

[Cataphract_Of_The_City]

MacGyver

[Banquo's Ghost]

I guess this is early days for the thread, so you are all forgiven for forgetting:

Hawkeye Pierce from M*A*S*H.

The funniest, wittiest, cleverest, most compassionate and downright human character seen on TV.

[Stig]

Aye, BG is right, Hawkeye Pierce certainly should get a place
Together with all characters from Dad's Army (can't make a choice)

[doc_bean]

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (in the first three seasons, the rest is just ugh)

[Beirut]

Archie Bunker.

[Banquo's Ghost]

Archie Bunker.

Surely he can't count, as he was just an imitation of the British original, Alf Garnett.

[Subedei]

Toons:
Spaceghost
Cartman
The Simpsons:
Jasper [grandpa´s bearded friend], Barnie Gamble, Fat Tony, Hans Maulwurf, Ralf Wigum

Human:
Magnum
Sir Higgins
J.R. Ewing

[Bijo]

Peter Griffin from Family Guy (among the best cartoons nowadays).

[Beirut]

Surely he can't count, as he was just an imitation of the British original, Alf Garnett.

Oh yourself.

Though Archie Bunker may have similar traits to your Alf Garnett, whoever she is, all great people are patterned after the other great people who preceded them. Such is the nature of mankind. But of course you knew this already.

Or haven't we been reading our Machiavelli lately?

[Dutch_guy]

Peter Griffin from Family Guy (among the best cartoons nowadays).

Well, I'd put Stewie and the Dog up for the title. Peter is good though

[Banquo's Ghost]

Though Archie Bunker may have similar traits to your Alf Garnett, whoever she is, all great people are patterned after the other great people who preceded them. Such is the nature of mankind. But of course you knew this already.

Indeed. But "All in the Family" was a direct remake of the British sitcom "Till Death Do Us Part" and the Archie Bunker character merely an adapted Alf Garnett.

I submit that the Ultimate TV Show Character ought to have originality, not just be an adaptation.

[Bijo]

Well, I'd put Stewie and the Dog up for the title. Peter is good though

Hmm, yes. I thought of them and especially Stewie is a remarkable character, but I found Peter having a funnier personality due to his stupidity.

[Beirut]

I submit that the Ultimate TV Show Character ought to have originality, not just be an adaptation.

Hmmmm, your oatmeal cookies of wisdom do perhaps hold some chocolaty chunks within.

I will ponder on this.

[English assassin]

Scooby Doo. Obviously