22 Marvelous Male TV Characters from 2016

7. Daniel Holden (Rectify)

Daniel Holden is arguably one of the best and most interesting characters on television. Rectify Season 4 has him adjusting to a new life and trying to figure out his place in the world for some of the most emotional, captivating moments of the series.

8. Alex Karev (Grey’s Anatomy)

Poor Alex. This season of Grey’s Anatomy has him facing not only a possible end to his career, but also time in prison. Yet the Alex we see in Season 13 is one who has grown and changed more than any other character on the show — and for the better.

Even though what he did was awful (beating DeLuca nearly to death) we can’t help but root for him and hope that somehow, everything will work out.

9. Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump (Saturday Night Live)

Alec Baldwin’s perfect portrayal of Donald Trump gave us a much-needed reason to laugh during the 2016 election season. Thank goodness Baldwin is continuing to play the role.

10. Edgar Quintero (You’re the Worst)

How can you not love Edgar from You’re the Worst? Particularly with this season, he’s gotten the chance to shine in some complex ways as he dealt with his PTSD, found a new love interest, and started a new career. Desmin Borges gave an especially memorable performance in this season’s Edgar-centered episode.

11. Sheldon Cooper (The Big Bang Theory)

Sheldon is often the best part (and the funniest part) of The Big Bang Theory, and this year, we’ve seen him take a major step toward furthering his relationship with Amy — moving in together. We also learned a little more about his character’s backstory, including the surprising reason why he knocks three times on a door before he enters.

12. Harvey Specter (Suits)

Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) is loyal, charming, and a kick-ass lawyer. There’s really nothing quite like watching Harvey win a case during trial — except for watching him do whatever it takes to get his best friend out of prison.

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Ashley Bissette Sumerel

Ashley Bissette Sumerel is a television and film critic living in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is editor-in-chief of Tell-Tale TV as well as Eulalie Magazine. Ashley has also written for outlets such as Rolling Stone, Paste Magazine, and Insider. Ashley has been a member of the Critics Choice Association since 2017 and is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. In addition to her work as an editor and critic, Ashley teaches Entertainment Journalism, Composition, and Literature at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.