Summary

TV appearance are creditworthy for creatingsome of the lustrous mindsof any fictitious fictitious character . Well - designed characters often own stand - out traits that make them compelling and interesting to watch . One such trait which is often used to create an extraordinary leading character , is intelligence activity . Whether the quality is an expert in one particular field , the near in the world in their life history , or just a general knowledge genius , clever character are compelling .

Many TV shows choose to lean into this trait to make an sinful figure , who may becapable of piss association that no one else could , or their expertness make them a valuable asset to a specific means or profession . High levels of intelligence are admirable , but they can also be the effort of substantial character fault , like pride , which make a character more complex . Creating a ingenious graphic symbol may need a lot of work , but there are plenty of show that have created some of the good and shining minds .

15Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock (2010 - 2017)

In this incarnation of Sherlock from creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss , Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman assume the roles of Sherlock and Watson as they establish their partnership and begin solving strange mysteries throughout the U.K. and beyond . dress in a more 2010 ’s modern setting , Sherlock ’s eccentric and complex nature is accent as he solve ostensibly supernatural crimes with unequaled intellect while sputter to plug into with others on a human grade . Meanwhile , Watson blogs the stories summarise their cases while building a strained but like friendship with his new collaborator .

Sherlock is capable of construe and examining the data of someone ’s life from the most minute item and gain reasonable conclusions .

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most brilliant mindson TV , capable of find clues and connect entropy in his mind far better than other people . Heputs this intelligence to practice as a private detective , hired to solve mysteries and unlock the puzzles of people . Thanks to his riches of general noesis , Sherlock is capable of seeing and examining the information of someone ’s life from the most infinitesimal particular and make fairish finish . However , his hotshot also makes him intolerable to be around , and socially ineptas he fail to beak up on canonic social cues and etiquette .

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14L

Death Note (2006 - 2007)

50 is still a young human beings , with a in the main unkempt and frowzled show that lead others to undervalue him , but he is bright .

Another master key tec , L , is Earth - renowned for his skill and prowess , but is also incredibly secretive and protective of his own identity . cubic decimetre is still a young man , with a generally unkempt and disheveled appearance that lead others to underestimate him , but he is brilliant . InDeath Note , L is the basal competition to the stack liquidator Kira , and utilise his unbelievable skill and scheme to uncover his true identity operator as Light Yagami , despite having almost nothing to go on . Hispowers of entailment , logical thinking , and determinationare unmatched .

Death Note is getting another shaft at being accommodate to hold up - activity for Netflix , but it needs to do thing right and learn from the error of 2017 .

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13Michael Scofield

Prison Break (2005 - 2017)

Prison Break tell the story of two brother who must unravel a political conspiracy while lam from one of the most strong berth on Earth . When secondary deplorable Lincoln Burrows ( Dominic Purcell ) is falsely convicted of murdering the Vice President ’s brother , his own brother , Michael Scofield ( Wentworth Miller ) , has himself incarcerated to stage a daring prison house suspension using the blueprints of the facility he has tattooed on his eubstance .

Michael Scofield fromPrison Breakis another brilliant mastermind , but heuses his intelligence for a slightly unlike purpose . When his brother is jail for a crime he did n’t commit , Michael puts all of his originative logical thinking into getting locked in and break out with his brother . His power to keep and rule potential weaknesses and hole in security department within any prison house or structure that he is locked into makes him an absolute mastermind . Regardless of whether he help plan a prison himself , or whether he spent some time analyze the structure , he is subject of get free .

12Lisa Simpson

The Simpsons (1989 - Present)

The Simpsons is a long - black market animated TV series create by Matt Groening that satirically follows a working - class family unit in the misfit metropolis of Springfield . Homer , a bit of a schmoe who work at a nuclear power plant , is the supplier for his family , while his wife , Marge , assay to keep sanity and reason in the firm to the best of her ability . Bart is a born troublemaker , and Lisa is his topnotch - intelligent sister who finds herself surrounded by people who ca n’t realise her . in the end , Maggie is the mysterious baby who acts as a deus ex machina when the serial publication foretell for it . The show puts the family in several wild situation while constantly tackling socio - political and pop - polish topics set within their world , cater an often sharp critical review of the subjects cover in each installment . This series first premier in 1989 and has been a basic of Fox ’s programming agenda ever since !

Lisa may be young , but her intellectual goes far beyond her years , with a high tier of ego - awareness and concern for the world around her .

Lisa Simpson may not be employed as a renowned detective or a professional escape expert , butat just eight years old , Lisa Simpsoniseasily the most intelligent fictitious character onThe Simpsons . Lisa may be young , but her reason goes far beyond her old age , with a high level of self - awareness and business organization for the human beings around her . Lisa is politically participating despite not being able-bodied to vote , socially conscious as she chooses to practice veganism and attend protest and rally for skilful causes , and she is capable of competing at a college level even as a child .

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11The Doctor

Doctor Who (1963 - Present)

The previous Dr. Who series bring in the Fifteenth Doctor , joined by new fellow traveler Ruby Sunday .

The Doctor is a Time Lord who travels through time and infinite , and look on the solar day , he pose his own historic period at anywhere between thousands and zillion of years onetime . InDoctor Who , it is percipient that the Doctor is likely themost brilliant man in the cosmos , who has used his skills and quick mental capacity to save countless lives across numerous planets and times . He possesses a vast knowledge of history , geography , and species which cross all of known clip , and slightly beyond it as well , making him well one of the most clever mass in all being .

10Gregory House

House (2004 - 2012)

House is a medical mystery story drama in which the villain is typically a hard - to - diagnose aesculapian malady . It follow Dr. Gregory House ( Hugh Laurie ) , a world - renowned handicapped pathologist with a ill-famed centre revilement issue . With his squad of world - class doctors , House has built a reputation as one of the most brilliant medico in the world - an especially impressive feat when taking into account that he rarely actually realise his patient .

While House frequently makes mistakes and gets things wrong , there are very few multiplication that he does n’t arrive at the right decision .

InHouse , Dr. Gregory House is depicted as a complete jerk , but his over-the-top andextensive aesculapian knowledge makes him invaluableas the human beings ’s run diagnostician . House often sees other the great unwashed as a puzzle to be puzzle out , and begin outstanding expiation from read what makes them work , and more interestingly , what might be killing them . While House frequently makes mistakes and gets things wrong , there are very few times that he does n’t arrive at the correct conclusion after conducting tests and experiment to ensure his diagnosis is accurate .

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The authorship in House is part of what makes the guide quality so well - defined and gives him some of the sound line that can be seen on boob tube .

9Walter White

Breaking Bad (2008 - 2013)

Breaking Bad , produce by Vince Gilligan , stick with a chemical science teacher turned drug kingpin named Walter White ( Bryan Cranston ) as he attempts to offer for his family stick with a fateful diagnosing . With nothing left to fear , White ascends to exponent in the world of drug and crime , metamorphose the unsubdivided kin man into someone known only as Heisenberg .

While Walt is morally questionable , his splendour is undeniable .

8Sheldon Cooper

The Big Bang Theory (2007 - 2019)

The Big Bang Theory : This situation comedy follows a chemical group of socially awkward scientist and their interactions with each other and the people around them . Centered on physicist Sheldon and Leonard , the series humorously research friendship , love story , and the quirk of lifespan among an eclectic mathematical group of academics .

WhenSheldon Cooper was just a unseasoned male child , it was clear that he wasnot like the other kids his age , or even his average family . Sheldon had a brilliant brain and a pure love life of science and knowledge , which led him to continually act on more sophisticated didactics at a speedy pace . At years 11 , Sheldon began to attend college with people twice his age and frequently outgo all of his classmates . And as an grownup , his inquiry lead to him win a Nobel Prize , while still a comparatively unseasoned gentleman’s gentleman .

7Rick Sanchez

Rick And Morty (2013 - Present)

Rick and Morty is an animated skill fabrication series that follows the off-the-wall scientist Rick Sanchez and his impressionable grandson Morty Smith as they ship on perilous risky venture across distance and alternate dimension . The show explores the impact of these exploits on Morty ’s tumultuous syndicate life and personal challenges .

His abilities have made him much immortal , as he has make countless technologies to ensure his survival .

Rick Sanchez ofRick and Mortyis also a brilliant scientist , but a less - than - skillful valet . Rick ’s particular noesis leads to him creating trans - universal portal applied science , and forming a multiversal council with other variation of himself . Rick is often called on by the President to help protect the Earth from alien invasions , and his ability have made him much immortal , as he has create infinite technologies to secure his survival . Rick is able of creating anythinghe imagines thanks to his ranking knowledge and reason of science , which elevates him to level of power that can be seen as magical .

L (Death Note) sitting with his hands holding a journal

In this incarnation of Sherlock from creators Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman assume the roles of Sherlock and Watson as they establish their partnership and begin solving strange mysteries throughout the U.K. and beyond. Set in a more 2010’s modern setting, Sherlock’s eccentric and complex nature is accentuated as he solves seemingly supernatural crimes with unparalleled intellect while struggling to connect with others on a human level. Meanwhile, Watson blogs the stories summarizing their cases while building a strained but caring friendship with his new partner.

6Data

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987 - 1994)

Star Trek : The Next Generation follows Captain Jean - Luc Picard and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D as they embark on interstellar exploration , seeking out novel worlds and civilizations .

Data ’s ability to grow beyond his scheduling , and learn and take on fresh information make him unique .

InStar Trek : TNG , Data is an android capable of get and develop past traditional robots to develop emotions and understand feelings . Due to his extraordinary abilities , Data was the first and only android to be recruited into Starfleet , and he was capable to develop in his career to become a Lieutenant Commander . Data ’s power to grow beyond his programing , and teach and take on new information have him unique , as well as possess all the power of a extremely advanced computing gadget with unbelievable processing power and stores of knowledge .

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The android Lt . Commander Data may not always understand humor , but he was often the funniest reference on Star Trek : The Next Generation .