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Top Ten Most Badass TV Series Characters
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1 Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead)
This dude should be number one. He is bad to the a**! Anyone who thinks he isn't is crazy and out of their mind.
If he dies the fangirls will go CRAZY! - SeeU
The southern badass. If he dies then AMC would have to end walking dead.Because he's the reason walking dead is still on fire - zxm
fite me
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2 Walter White (Breaking Bad)
Walter "Walt" Hartwell White Sr. is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Breaking Bad, portrayed by Bryan Cranston.
Walter "Walt" Hartwell White Sr. is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Breaking Bad, portrayed by Bryan Cranston. He's one of the most complex characters that transformed from an average joe into an infamous badass. It's been a thrill watching the journey and I wouldn't mind going through it again. A character you'll love to hate or hate yourself for loving. One hell of a character! - DamnFineCupOfCoffee
It's interesting because he's not exactly an action hero. He can act all tough and intimidating, but his main power is his intelligence. Granted, he's also incredibly arrogant and a delusional maniac, but he has the intelligence to back it up. Incredibly cunning, incredibly crafty. One to tread lightly around. - SourNote2014
He too good man.
He's the one who knocks.
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3 Omar Little (The Wire)
Omar comin' - BrianScott01
Indeed!
4 Jax Teller (Sons of Anarchy)
Jackson "Jax" teller is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the FX crime drama television series Sons of Anarchy created by Kurt Sutter.
Jackson "Jax" teller is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the FX crime drama television series Sons of Anarchy created by Kurt Sutter. Badass
5 Dexter Morgan (Dexter)
Dexter Morgan is a fictional character and the antihero of a series of novels by Jeff Lindsay, including Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Dearly Devoted Dexter, Dexter in the Dark, Dexter by Design, Dexter Is Delicious, Double Dexter, and Dexter's Final Cut.
Dexter Morgan is a fictional character and the antihero of a series of novels by Jeff Lindsay, including Darkly Dreaming Dexter, Dearly Devoted Dexter, Dexter in the Dark, Dexter by Design, Dexter Is Delicious, Double Dexter, and Dexter's Final Cut. Between him and Jax Teller but I think Dexter gets the edge in a one vs one
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6 Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)
Tyrion Lannister is a fictional character in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. In Game of Thrones, the character is portrayed by Peter Dinklage.
Tyrion Lannister is a fictional character in A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. In Game of Thrones, the character is portrayed by Peter Dinklage. Don't let his appearance fool you. "A very small man can cast a very large shadow". - DamnFineCupOfCoffee
7 Cullen Bohannon (Hell on Wheels)
Any one whos seen the show knows bohannons the ultimate bad ass
8 Frank Castle (The Punisher)
9 Jack Bauer (24)
Damn it Coley we are running out of time
10 Sandor Clegane (Game of Thrones)
Sandor Clegane, nicknamed The Hound, is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones.
Sandor Clegane, nicknamed The Hound, is a fictional character in the A Song of Ice and Fire series of fantasy novels by American author George R. R. Martin, and its television adaptation Game of Thrones. He motivates his soldiers, kills people, and lives in the most badass ways imaginable.
The hound is a great fighter, but the mountain is better
The most badass hardcore character!
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11 Rick Grimes (The Walking Dead)
Richard "Rick" Grimes is a fictional character and the protagonist in the comic book series The Walking Dead and in the television series of the same name, portrayed by Andrew Lincoln.
Richard "Rick" Grimes is a fictional character and the protagonist in the comic book series The Walking Dead and in the television series of the same name, portrayed by Andrew Lincoln. Man Rick is better than Daryl.
The most badass character in TWD.
12 Daario Naharis (Game of Thrones)
13 Don Draper (Mad Men)
14 Horacio Carrillo (Narcos)
15 Merle Dixon (The Walking Dead)
Merle Dixon is a fictional character from the horror drama television series The Walking Dead, which airs on AMC in the United States and is based on the comic book series of the same name.
Merle Dixon is a fictional character from the horror drama television series The Walking Dead, which airs on AMC in the United States and is based on the comic book series of the same name.
16 Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
Buffy Anne Summers is a fictional character from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise. She first appeared in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer before going on to appear in the television series and subsequent comic book of the same name.
Buffy Anne Summers is a fictional character from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer franchise. She first appeared in the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer before going on to appear in the television series and subsequent comic book of the same name. She is like the epitome of a strong woman. Now in our generation we rarely have examples of strong women in movies or popular culture in general (maybe Katniss is) but Buffy was some sort of a role model for us '90s kids.
17 Russell 'Stringer' Bell (The Wire)
18 Sayid Jarrah (Lost)
19 Setsuna F. Seiei (Mobile Suit Gundam 00)
20 Sawyer (Lost)
It's hard to choose the one tough guy or girl from Lost but if I'd have to choose, it must be sawyer.
The greatest male character ever!
James 'Sawyer' Ford is an absolute badass and one of the best characters on T.V..
21 Kara 'Starbuck' Thrace (Battlestar Galactica)
22 Stewie Griffin (Family Guy)
Stewart Gilligan "Stewie" Griffin is a main character from the animated television series Family Guy. Obsessed with violence and matricide, Stewie is the youngest child of Peter and Lois Griffin, and the brother of Meg and Chris Griffin.
Stewart Gilligan "Stewie" Griffin is a main character from the animated television series Family Guy. Obsessed with violence and matricide, Stewie is the youngest child of Peter and Lois Griffin, and the brother of Meg and Chris Griffin.
23 Clay Morrow (Sons of Anarchy)
24 Michonne (The Walking Dead)
Michonne is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and is portrayed by Danai Gurira in the television series of the same name.
Michonne is a fictional character from the comic book series The Walking Dead and is portrayed by Danai Gurira in the television series of the same name.
25 Kwai Chang Caine (Kung Fu)
Although a peaceful soul, if pushed, Caine can easily kick the butt of anyone else on this list.
26 Detective Lt. Frank Ballinger (M Squad)
A badass character made even cooler because of Lee Marvin. - DamnFineCupOfCoffee
27 Dr. David Banner (The Incredible Hulk)
"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry"
28 Avon Barksdale (The Wire)
29 John Reese (Person of Interest)
30 Travis Manawa (Fear The Walking Dead)
31 The Doctor (Doctor Who)
The Doctor is the title character and protagonist in the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who.
The Doctor is the title character and protagonist in the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. My sister showed me how awesome the 11th doctor was - SeeU
32 Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock)
33 T-Bag (Prison Break)
I am only voting for t-bag because for some strange reason no john abruzzi on this list. he should be on this list and he should be at number 1
34 Hank Schrader (Breaking Bad)
35 Lorne Malvo (Fargo)
He is an icecold badass
Bad ass
36 Rick Sanchez (Rick and Morty)
Rick Sanchez is a fictional character from the American animated television series Rick and Morty, aired on Adult Swim.
Rick Sanchez is a fictional character from the American animated television series Rick and Morty, aired on Adult Swim.
37 Rust Cohle (True Detective)
38 Santana Lopez (Glee)
Definitely, Santana is a badass!
39 Cordell Walker (Walker, Texas Ranger)
Played by CHUCK NORRIS; end of discussion!
His character could kill most of the guys on this list
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40 Gustavo 'Gus' Fring (Breaking Bad)
41 Itachi Uchiha (Naruto)
Itachi Uchiha is a fictional character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto.
Itachi Uchiha is a fictional character in the Naruto manga and anime series created by Masashi Kishimoto.
42 Samurai Jack (Samurai Jack)
43 Ragnar Lothbrok - Vikings
I don't get how someone like Ragnar can be so behind it just makes no sense at all
44 Mike Ehrmantraut (Breaking Bad)
He's a no-nonsense tough guy who gets things done and cares deeply for his granddaughter. - DamnFineCupOfCoffee
45 Richard Harrow (Boardwalk Empire)
46 Sylar (Heroes)
47 Raylan Givens (Justified)
Where the hell is boyd at
48 Lucas Hood (Banshee)
49 The Governor (The Walking Dead)
The Governor is a fictional character and a primary antagonist from the The Walking Dead comic book and television series.
The Governor is a fictional character and a primary antagonist from the The Walking Dead comic book and television series. This guy is the most powerful person on this list, but he was so evil he deserved to die
50 John Locke (Lost)
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Top Remixes (4)
1. Walter White (Breaking Bad)2. Omar Little (The Wire)
3. Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead)
DamnFineCupOfCoffee
1. Omar Little (The Wire)
2. Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)
3. Jax Teller (Sons of Anarchy)
BrianScott01
2. Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)
3. Jax Teller (Sons of Anarchy)
BrianScott01
1. Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead)
2. Frank Castle (The Punisher)
3. Cullen Bohannon (Hell on Wheels)
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2. Frank Castle (The Punisher)
3. Cullen Bohannon (Hell on Wheels)
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