Day 5 - 30 Day TV Challenge
I couldn't pick just one, so here's the top three:
Dr. Cox (Scrubs): Dr. Cox is what would happen if you put Dr. House on crack. I love his acerbic wit, the way he doesn't care what people think of him, and how he's extremely smart and adept at what he does. But what makes him a good character, I think, is how he isn't just a complete dick who goes off on rants for every little thing. Occasionally, he shows a softer side, even if the other characters don't know see it. That gives him added dimension.
The Trickster (Supernatural): This is a very well-researched character who embodies nearly all the qualities of Tricksters from folklore. I love his ingenious but comedic tricks, particularly in his first encounter with Sam and Dean when he brought classic urban legends to life. Early in the 5th season, the audience learns that the Trickster is really the Archangel Gabriel in "witness protection." We discover a new layer to his character. He's torn because he doesn't want to take sides in Michael and Lucifer's war, yet he can't bear to watch humanity get annihilated in the crossfire.
Robin Hood (BBC Robin Hood): As I've stated in an earlier blog post, this version of Robin Hood is my favorite because he's got a dark side. Most Robin Hoods fall victim to being the archetypal knight-in-shining armor. But this Robin Hood shies away from that classic stereotype; a veteran from the Crusades, he's haunted by his deeds in war. Furthermore, he's not big and bulky like most I've seen (think Kevin Costner or Russell Crowe). He's thin, but he makes up for it by being quick, agile, intelligent, and funny.
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