TV's Best Badasses
I finally got around to watching the season finale of Deadwood last night. I was by far the best, most satisfying hour of television that i’ve seen in a long time. The show is so good because it has some of the best badasses on television. So, I started thinking who are TV’s best badasses? Here are my five favorites:
Honorable Mentions: Sipowicz (NYPD Blue), Sydney (Alias) and the bald guy (The Shield, i’ve never actually seen the show, but he looks tough in the commercials).
5. Donald Trump - What? You don’t think he’s tough? YOU’RE FIRED! You can’t see this because you’re reading it on the internet, but my hand is up, palm towards you. I’m bending the top part of my hand down and pointing four fingers at you in a quick motion. YOU’RE FIRED! When i said “FIRED” to you, it was so overpronounced that i scraped my top teeth on my lower lip. So, take that! The Donald gets extra points for the dramatic music that accompanies him when he walks into the boardroom.
4. Seth Bullock - Deadwood’s reluctant Sheriff - In the season finale, he defends his love interest’s honor by beating her no good father to a bloody pulp right before he beds her.
3. Tony Soprano - If only Tony would have waited a few days to kill his cousin. His inclusion on the list should come as no surprise. Last season’s resolve with Ralphie was a highlight.
2. Al Swearengen - Owner of Deadwood’s Gem Saloon - He’s just a mean looking guy to begin with. Nobody says “cocksucker” like he does. Nobody says it as often either. He sees trouble a mile away and heads it off by all means necessary.
1. Jack Bauer - King of the most intimidating employment inquiry in television history “WHO ARE YOU WORKING FOR?!!”, Bauer is a man of action. He’s chopped off heads, chopped off arms and even shot his innocent boss in the head, killing him dead. He does whatever it takes to get the job done and save the world. I salute you Jack Bauer.
Posted by chuck at June 16, 2004 11:46 AM
