Television shows allow us to live vicariously through some of the best alpha males of all time. These characters are brave, tired of their normal boring lives, and unlike most of us, decide to take action.
Just pick individual features from the following characters you think would fit you best and try to emulate them in your life. Trust me, women will notice this change.
#1. Gannicus in Spartacus
(Dustin Clare)
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Spartacus himself was a fantastic character, but Gannicus came into the show with a fierce attitude. The former-gladiator-turned-free-man decided to go back to fight in the arena, and take up with the slaves to help his friend.
Gannicus is a little bit cocky, arrogant, and extremely loyal.
Spartacus: War of the Damned | Episode 4 Clip: Gannicus vs. Crixus
#2. Hank Moody in Californication
(David Duchovny)
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Rock music and vinyl records are what Hank Moody has. But this character is a writer and professor who also plays guitar – and drives a 1990 Porsche. Hank Moody is a writer who became a rock star and changed his persona throughout the story.
Hank Moody is a writer who became a rock star and changed his persona throughout the story.
Alpha Male Examples: Californication – Hank Moody and Annika Staley
#3. Walter White in Breaking Bad
(Bryan Cranston)
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Walter White was a goofy chemistry teacher that was on the brink of death. Trying to fight for his family, Walter decided it was time to break bad – make meth to paying for his cancer treatments.
Walt is a fantastic character that literally changes before your eyes.
From a timid man to an almost psychotic personality, Walter White is within all of us and shows us that sometimes, you have to take action in your life.
This doesn’t mean that you should become a drug kingpin, but it does mean that it’s time to stop living in the shadows.
Walter White is Switching Into Badass Mode
#4. Francis Underwood in House of Cards
(Kevin Spacey)
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Frank Underwood (yes his name is Francis) is a character that shows what it’s really like to live life as a politician – well, what many people think is the life of a politician.
Kevin Spacey plays the character extremely well, and this is a cutthroat character that will do anything it takes to move up in the political ranks.
This means using people to his advantage, betraying people, and being fearless when it comes to getting what he wants.
Lessons In Ruthlessness From Frank Underwood
#5. Tony Soprano in The Sopranos
(James Gandolfini)
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Tony Soprano was a leader of a Mafia family and showed us that sometimes, you have to be fearless and relentless.
Soprano did everything he could to protect his family, but he also had to make hard decisions and show when he was the boss.
Tony Soprano met Valentina La Paz, The Sopranos HD
#6. Marlo Stanfield in The Wire
(Jamie Hector)
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We don’t know much about Marlo prior to his drug empire, but we do know that he has the power he doesn’t wield without reason. We don’t really see that he has this power until an all-out war begins for who is the best territory.
Reckless and powerful, Marlo shows an alpha male what it’s like to have no fear when running an empire.
The Wire – Marlo Stanfield (aka Black)
#7. Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead
(Norman Reedus)
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Daryl Dixon is, unlike many other characters, on this list because he’s fighting during apocalyptic times. When the dead are walking, Daryl always finds a badass way to take charge of all the surviving humans and fight off the dead as they come!
While you may not notice it when watching this television show, there’s a lot to like about Daryl. It takes a powerful man to be able to keep his composure when the dead are rising.
Daryl Dixon’s Best Moments: Why We Love Daryl [TWD]
#8. Seth Bullock in Deadwood
(Timothy Olyphant)
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A sheriff that is known in history as the true Westerner and one of the finest frontiersmen to have ever lived. Seth would eventually become a U.S. Marshall and begins his journey in a time when lawlessness would’ve been the smarter choice.
Seth fights off criminals while upholding the law and being honorable at the same time.
Deadwood: Best Of Seth Bullock
#9. Don Draper in Mad Men
(Jon Hamm)
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Don Draper is an alpha male if, for nothing else, his incredible life story. Don was initially portrayed as knowing just a little bit about life and eventually went to the Korean War.
But the catch is that the real Don Draper died.
The current person under his identity did whatever it took (I won’t spoil it any more for you) to live a life of happiness. A car salesman that eventually goes on to own his firm, Don insists on honesty and chivalry while also displaying egotism.
Protective and strict to the code of business ethics, Don may have signs of alcoholism, but somehow manages to keep his life together.
10 Reasons Don Draper Is More Manly Than You
#10. Ragnar Lodbrok in Vikings
(Travis Fimmel)
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Ragnar Lodbrok may be my favorite character on this list, and he’s known for the ruthless Viking by the same name. Ragnar is a mere farmer that eventually becomes a leader of the Vikings and goes on to try to conquer England and Paris.
But conquer may be a too strong word.
Ragnar truly wants land for his people to build, farm, and live on, but is not afraid to lead his people into battle to realize his dreams. Ragnar is confident, takes action, and will die for whatever cause he believes in.
He’s an honorable man despite being downright scary at times.
Vikings – Ragnar Lothbrok Best Moments Of All Seasons
