The Top 50 Best Lovable Rogues In Film And Television

Who doesn’t love a good rogue? I know several movies would’ve been lost to the wayside without that fascinating and selfish character you can’t quite trust, but deep down, know might have some good there…

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Lovable rogues are not the standard paragons of virtue because they frequently break the law or seem to act for their own personal profit; however, they are charming or sympathetic enough to convince the audience to root for them.

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Whether an antihero, a would-be King who shirks his responsibilities, a likable lawbreaker, or even a villain with redeemable qualities, I know I can’t help but always love the rogue character best. Here are just some of my personal favorites. PHOTO: CBS Learn more

LORD NARCISSE FROM REIGN

You never know what side Narcisse is own (other than his own), but that’s what makes him so alluring in the first place. 50. PHOTO: CW Learn more

DETECTIVE JOHN KENNEX FROM ALMOST HUMAN

A show cancelled too soon! It’s a pity because Karl Urban as a rogue detective in this sci-fi series was brilliant. 49. PHOTO: FOX Learn more

JACK COLTON FROM ROMANCING THE STONE

Because every now and then, we need a romantic adventure with a rogue as our leading man. 48. Photo: Twentieth Century Fox Learn more

REMINGTON STEELE FROM REMINGTON STEELE

Go back and do yourself a favor by watching the romantic TV series Remington Steele . It’s easy to see why Pierce Brosnan would later play the iconic James Bond. 47. Photo: NBC Learn more

GARRETT FROM THE TWILIGHT FRANCHISE (BREAKING DAWN PART 2)

Lee Pace as both a vampire and a lovable rogue. Enough said. 46. PHOTO: SUMMIT Learn more

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