Okay, then.

If I make it short:

Jack Bauer is about 100 times more badass.

If I make it longer:

Jack Bauer is about 1000 tiems more badass.

Even longer:

Jack Bauer is given far more interesting character arcs, faced with more difficult decisions and Weston's character is (unfortunately) sometimes saddled with the smirky, oh-I-sound-so-cool voiceover-comments.He's good when they just let him play his strengthsas a former agent, but his comments make him sounds like a douchebag. Sam Axe is a cooler character. Then again, I haven't seen past S3 yet, so maybe there is a monumental change coming. Even then, I strongly doubt it is enough to beat Jack Bauer (whom, however, I would also not vote for in the poll because even though he IS a badass, he is still a little too one-note most of the time), let alone truly complex and layered characters such as Tony Soprano, Vic Mackey or Walter White.

Michael Who?

First of all talking like a big shot know it all when you have only seen. 3 Seasons of the 7 so far. And hate to tell you, mr know it all, but the show has gotten into some deeper and darker villains. Also look at the adjectives you used, badass, complex, layered, etc. Well why does that only define a favorite. Plus you called Sam Axe a cooler character, shows how little you know as all Sam does is throw around the jokes. Wow, are you really that impressed with Sam Axe one liners and the way he hits on women? Anyway, again MIchael Weston gets the job done is a very simple cool way. He will beat up tougher guys, he will outsmart all others, etc. And that is why he is my favorite, he gets the job done in a very cool effective way. Guess you aren't a fan of a boring James Bond either?) So you can take your Sam Axe and all the others that Michael Weston would outsmart and beat any day of the week. Now that is Badass in my book.

Chippy gets the simple point that Dr Lecter can't, as who can decide why one is the favorite. Right, Isnt that what the thread asks.

I guess we've got that answered now.

Yes, I did ask for favorite characters, but I also take it as my right to disrespect your choice, fool.

All of this talk about our favorite male drama series characters from 1990 forward has begged one really important question: who the hell is ironmanbarry?

Fool? Eagle sure picked as winner putting you in charge of this site. And basing your viewpoint on 3 out of 7 seasons, or 43% of the total show. But you keep on idolizing that cool Sam Axe.

I am not idloizing him. But I like him more than Weston. And there is a reason why I was not so excited to continue after S3.

Oh and if you're not happy with my lack of acceptance of your choice - cry me a river, boy

1. Raylan Givens
2. Jessie Pinkman
3. Walter White

I need to start watching Justified.

Settle down on trashing Sam Axe.

I am not trashing Sam Axe.

Not you. imb.

I am not trashing him, he is a nice side kick. Also I just realized that Lector hasn't even seen any episodes with Jesse. Dont you think they pick up with season 4 and Jesse now in them.

Don't really care about that as I just tried to point out all that you were missing and also the fact that you haven't seen even half of the series. Also, you are the only person that felt the need to jump on a pick of a favorite, which I hate to tell you is totally subjective. Especially you stupid comments of crazy and foolish.

I'm pretty sure I have only see three of those shows, Game of Thrones, X-files, and 24. I like all those characters, but there is a better one not listed so I voted other.

Dr. Mark Greene - ER

Loved early Mulder and current WW, but the winner for is...

Jack

Bauer

I'm surprised about the love for Justified. I've seen the first 2 seasons, and the show and Olyphant are okay, not much more.

well 8 out of 19 agree with you in the poll. Also, anyone watching Burn Notice now, as Michael Weston is killing it this season.

I agree with that. This final season has been awesome, and they have really added a lot of depth to the character.

Gonna be an awesome final two episodes.

Glad someone has seen the greatness in Michael Weston. A man who could have killed Jack Bauer in Season 1, Episode 1, if Bauer came after him.

No. He couldn't have.

LOL, Goldie/Grill. Jack Bauer could kill YOU from the TV screen.

Not sure how relates to the question, asked and answered. Anyway, why don't you wait to answer till you catch up on the next 4 seasons of Burn Notice.