Top 10: Male TV show characters(2000s)

When you watch a character for more than a year or even a decade, you probably start idealizing it. In today's scenario, TV shows are humongous in number. Some work, some don't, but have we ever wondered why do some TV shows go on for decades despite such great competition? The answer is quite simple, its the characters that run them.

Brilliantly written characters when blend with brilliant actors, the result is likeability and high TRPs for these shows. Here's a list for the top 10 TV characters in the 2000s that define a TV series like no one else. Sure we might have missed some, do comment in the comment section to let us know.

10. Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons): The Big Bang Theory

A man who can extend stone, paper, scissors to stone, paper, scissors, lizard and spock can be regarded as completely insane. Although Jim gets a bit repetitive with his portrayal of Sheldon, it is the brilliantly written script that saves Sheldon and the show. Then leave the rest to Jim Parsons to make you annoyed and adored by the character of Sheldon Cooper. His high IQ and an irritating unsocial lifestyle is what has given direction to the show for nearly 8 years. Come on, we can't imagine The Big Bang Theory without Sheldon Cooper!

9. Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch): Sherlock

 

 

"The name is Sherlock Holmes and the address is 221B Baker Street." This line itself sums up everything about Sherlock Holmes. For all the Sherlock Holmes readers, you couldn't have imagined Sherlock in the new era. But we have to admit that Benedict Cumberbatch is smooth as hell when he portrays himself as the new era Sherlock Holmes. Smartness, wit and a charisma is what you'll see in the series when expectations from Cumberbatch are concerned. If you don't believe me, go ahead and watch 'The Imitation Game'. That's Cumberbatch at his best.

8. Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen): Two and a Half Men

 

Despite the Scumbag Sheen is in his real life, its always a pleasure to watch him on screen. His character Charlie Harper in the famous sitcom Two and a Half Men is hilarious and very well acted. His character has all sorts of versatility right from the guy who composes jingles to the guy who knows how to woo girls. The importance of his character is evident from the decline of the popularity of the show after his exit!

7. Tyrion Lannister: Game of Thrones

 

"A lannister always pays his debts". This small in appearance, but large in life character has gained a lot of popularity with the advent of this show. He not only delivers a life time performance in the series but also proves to be an important link in the series and its happenings. We're just hoping that the directors don't at least kill this character in this series.

6. Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry): F.R.I.E.N.D.S

 

The King of Sarcasm, Chandler is one of the most favourite characters in the history of SitCom Genre. No need to mention that his witty dialogues and the all American looks make him more adorable. This is one of those characters whom we can never forget. At various points in the series, Chandler also shows that he is something way more than just Sarcasm with equally blended drama and comedy scenes. Really, this character adds a lot of adroit to this all time favourite sitcom.

5. Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht): Suits

 

Smart, funny, charismatic and the best closer you'll find in your town. That's Harvey Specter for you! All these qualities pretty much sum up everything about his character. His character adds a pinch of humor with class to this intense series. Suits gives us a lot of wide variety of characters and when you think of someone who stands apart from all them, then that's Harvey Specter. This character undoubtedly contributes a lot to the popularity of the show. Well, you can't really imagine Suits without Specter! 

4. Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey): House of Cards

 

"Don't surprise me", if you watch house of cards you will be very equipped with this statement and frankly speaking when Kevin Spacey is acting and playing this role, none of us are surprised with the brilliance of the character. This multiple time academy award winner and recognized for his flicks in movies like "The Usual Suspects", Seven, American Beauty etc, there couldn't have been anyone other than Spacey who could have played Underwood better. This character is intense but brilliant. If not for anyone, do watch it for Kevin Spacey!

3. Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris): How I Met Your Mother

 

Considered as the successor of FRIENDS, this American TV sitcom is loved for its adorable characters and a unique script. It is Barney Stinson that adds the required humor to the show. The Pioneer of the Bro Code and the Playbook, Barney Stinson has been the messiah for the relationship zoned men. Needless to say why this character's so awesome when you know its been played by Neil Patrick Harris. We don't know what is Barney's job, don't know where he's graduated from or how much money does he spend on his suits every year until the last season. And when its revealed we couldn't resist laughing our lungs out! Credits to the creators for making one of the best TV show characters ever!
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2. Joey Tribbiani (Matt Le Blanc): F.R.I.E.N.D.S

 

"Hey, how you doin?" We say these lines and we know exactly whom we're referring to. It is this dumb character that helps you laugh your hips off. Despite the fact that FRIENDS as a TV show was a great success, Joey has so much to offer as a character. They literally roast him in the TV show. We can't do anything but adore this guy. His end in the show was a bit sad but kudos to the writers that made Joey one of the most hilarious and dumb characters of all time

1. Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie): House MD

 

He's a sadistic, arrogant and lousy person, but the best doctor on the face of this planet. For those who've seen this show would probably appreciate the fact that it is one of the wittiest shows. Profoundly well written with an equal blend of human emotions with Hugh Laurie's cold sarcasm makes it one of the best medical TV shows ever. Well it is the character of Dr. House that always compels you to turn on your TV sets. And why not, it is played by one of the best British actors: Hugh Laurie. Despite the complexity of the plot, it is Dr House's sarcasm, wits, annoyingly adorable attitude which gives ultimate direction to the show. If you liked Grey's Anatomy, then House is something you should try watching at least once in your life. If not for the theme, do watch it for Hugh Laurie play Dr. House.