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Professor Annalise Keating

Professor Annalise Keating is a fictional character from the tv series How to Get Away with Murder.

After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

TV Characters We Love & Hate

Female Characters

Who are the greatest female TV characters of all time?&nbsp;This list includes some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-characters-of-all-time">greatest television characters in history</a> from dramatic shows, sitcoms, and sci-fi series to&nbsp;procedurals and cartoons!&nbsp;For as long as TV has been a medium to reflect social constructs, programs have featured <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strong-female-characters/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">strong women characters</a> as protagonists, partners, and foils for their male counterparts. In comedy shows, characters like Lucy Ricardo, Mary Richards, and Maude Findlay paved the way for Elaine Benes, Roseanne Conner, and Liz Lemon.Female characters dominate modern genre series, with popular women like Daenerys Targaryen, Dana Scully, Buffy Summers, and Veronica Mars achieving cult-level idolization. You'll recognize these famous names as some of the strongest, funniest, and most relatable in television history.Vote up the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-movie-characters/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest female characters</a> to move them up the list, and add please any that we're missing.

Morticia Addams

The Greatest Female TV Characters of All Time

Best Female TV Characters | Top Women Television Character List

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Entertainment

Friendship has its privileges. If we’re lucky enough, we all have that one special friend who we can rely on to get us both into and out of trouble. But imagine if your best friend was the Mother of Dragons or the President of the United States. This list features current <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV characters</a>&nbsp;of 2016-2017 you'd be BFFs with.Each television character on this list brings their own special set of assets. Some are relatable TV characters, pals like the girls from Broad City. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with Abbi and Illana for a New York City day of chilling?&nbsp;Others on this list can bring us to places we’ve never been before. Imagine having dinner at Downton Abbey with the Crawley family. Lady Mary may seem a bit chilly to some, but she’s proven to be trustworthy and generous, to both her friends and her family.If we were <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-bffs/celeb-stalker?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best friends</a> with Francis Underwood, sure we’d have to watch our backs. However, fancy White House dinners with celebrities and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/world-leaders-in-the-illuminati/mike-rothschild?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">powerful world leaders</a> sound intriguing enough to brush over the fact that President Underwood is a lying murderer. Besides, isn’t it better to have a person like Underwood as a friend rather than an enemy?Just in case you do get yourself into trouble with the likes of a Bart Simpson or Tyrion Lannister, imagine the value of having Alicia Florrick as a best friend. Has she ever lost a courtroom case?Make your voice heard and vote up the current TV characters you'd be friends with, IRL. Or, if your TV character dream best friend isn't yet listed, add him or her for others to vote as well!

Daenerys Targaryen

Current TV Characters You Would Want to Be BFFs With

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Current TV Characters You Would Be Friends With, Ranked Best to Worst

Ann Casano

Politics

If only we could elect a fictional character as president. As business tycoons and professional politician types attempt to make their way to America's top political office, many Americans are left wondering, “Where are my people? Where are the candidates that I could actually get behind?” Here’s a list of fictional characters who have what it takes to serve as Commander in Chief of the United States. Note that all these characters are on current shows and would actually qualify for office. They are all American citizens, at least 35 years old, and live in current times. So although a guy like Jon Snow from Game of Thrones seems to have all the proper qualities of a great American leader, he doesn’t actually fit the parameters. So what makes a great president anyway? The potential contenders do not have to be political TV characters. However, they must display excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to not only drive a team to success, but to do it with the needs of American citizens in mind. Imagine Dana Scully (The X-Files), Alicia Florrick (The Good Wife), or Saul Berenson (Homeland) in office. They would be on any list of TV characters who could be president. Although they are flawed (aren’t we all?), they are also hyper-intelligent, honest, brave, hard-working, and have the ability to lead even in the most difficult times.Be sure to do your part and vote up which fictional politicians and current TV characters you think would make a great choice for president.

Dana Scully

Which Current TV Character Would Be the Best Choice for President?

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Look, you watch enough of a show, you get to know the characters. Maybe you even care about them. Maybe you even love them. Or hate them. Or want to read tons of lists about them.

The People in Your TV

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The most badass current TV characters include men and women who, though they do not exist in reality, are fearless in today's television landscape. The most badass characters on television are the ones who threaten the status quo, stand up for what they believe in, and get the job done. That includes fictional presidents like Selina Meyer (from VEEP on HBO) and Frank Underwood (from House of Cards on Netflix). It also includes old school divas who kick butt, like Rayna James on Nashville, as well as effective criminals, like James Spader's Raymond Reddington on The Blacklist.Some of the most <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-badass-big-screen-action-heroes?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">badass characters</a> currently on TV are heroes like Matt Murdoch from Daredevil and Melinda May from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. But badass television characters can be everyday people too. Take, for instance, Ilana Wexler on Broad City. She lives life her own way (even if it's not always legal). Maybe you'll find some inspiration to live life however you see fit from badass <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV characters</a> like Empire's Cookie Lyon who just don't give a damn.From Olivia Pope to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-cookie-quotes-from-empire/chantellesilveira?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Lucious Lyon</a>, who do you think is the most badass character who can currently be seen on TV in 2017-2018? The list features characters from The 100, The Walking Dead, and Game of Thrones, but if you think we're missing any badass TV characters, add them!

Matt Murdoch

The Most Hardcore Current TV Characters

Badass Current TV Characters, Ranked Best to Worst

Living

The current TV characters you'd hire are all ranked here on this list of employable fictional people. Ever watch a television show and think, &quot;Hey, that character is really good at their job!&quot; For instance, Phil Dunphy from Modern Family considers himself one of the best real estate agents around. That confidence goes a long way! TV characters who are good at their jobs range from tough police officers like Mike Biggs on&nbsp;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-cast-of-mike-and-molly-cast-list-for-the-show-mike-and-molly/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Mike and Molly</a> to inspiring teachers like the grown-up Cory Matthews on&nbsp;Girl Meets World.TV characters who are good employees also include detectives like David Duchovny's character on Aquarius and OB/GYNs like Mindy Kaling's character on The Mindy Project. Whether it's your favorite current sitcom or your favorite current drama, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-hated-tv-characters/matthewcoleweiss?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">television characters</a> who are successful in their careers or have a passion for the gig are all listed here. Just think of Jared Dunn from HBO's Silicon Valley, played by Zach Woods, who is extremely loyal to his startup company and also has innovation of his own.From the Selina Meyers administration to the Frank Underwood administration, characters from both the VEEP White House and the House of Cards White House are listed here because of their devotion and talent in the workplace. And who wouldn't want Olivia Pope from Scandal cleaning up our messes?Which of these current TV show characters of 2016-2017 do you think is best at their job and would be able to hold their own in a real world work environment? Cast your votes below and be sure to add any other talented and skilled television characters, provided they are on a current show (network or streaming) and you think they'd make a great addition to just about any team of professionals.

Current TV Characters You Would Hire

Current TV Characters You'd Definitely Hire For a Job

Lists about fashion for everyone from the oh-so-stylish to the adorably clueless.

Who Are You Wearing?

The best, worst, most interesting, questionable, and unforgettable clothes in pop culture history.

Fictional Fashion

List of the best dressed <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-tv-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female TV characters</a> currently on TV or from the past. These are the most fashionable women to grace the small screen, whether they’re powerful in Prada or beguiling in boho-chic. Sometimes quirky, other times glam, these best dressed ladies on TV have always done one thing: wowed viewers with their well-put-together styles.&nbsp;One way for fashionable TV women to catch audiences’ attention is with high-end evening wear. From slinky black dresses to shockingly pink frocks, trendsetting TV women are the focus of the party, and they command both the audience’s and the other characters’ attention. Could anyone rip his or her eyes away from Blair (“Gossip Girl”) when she stunned in the gold embroidered, peacock-inspired evening dress designed by Marchesa? The hottest TV women know how to wear designer fashions, and they wear them well.&nbsp;Of course, the best dressed women on TV don’t always dress to the nines. Even in a simple sweater and jeans, however, these fashionable television females are still the height of style. Rachel (“Glee”) is the pinnacle of casual, preppy chic, while Carrie (“Sex and the City”) could work almost any article of clothing into her eccentric, distinctive style. These fashionable TV women are so inspiring that there are websites devoted to helping viewers capture their looks and style.&nbsp;This list contains the most fashionable women on TV, the stylish female TV characters who have dressed to impress episode after episode. Whether their styles are casual, elegant, or unusual, the best dressed TV ladies are right here. Included on the list are characters who are fashionable in period costume, as well.

Bree Van de Kamp

The Best Dressed Female TV Characters

Best Dressed Female Characters on TV

Ranker Characters

Some of the greatest characters in this new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-years-for-tv-shows/loganrapp?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">golden age of TV</a> are female right now, and their characters span centuries, cultures, and personalities of all types. The shows they're on range anywhere from fantasy to comedy to drama and everything in between. Which female characters are the best of the best on <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-tv-characters-of-all-time">TV show characters</a> right now?Are you a Jess Day kind of person, or an Arya Stark lover instead? The choice is up to you. Vote up all of your favorite female characters currently on TV, and add any that aren't already on the list.

Jennifer "JJ" Jareau

The Best Female Characters on TV Right Now

Best Female Characters on TV Right Now 

Some guys just want to watch the world burn.

Villains and Bad Guys

Villains

A detailed list of the most well-liked and loveable TV anti-heroes. The most likeable TV protagonists are listed in order from most popular to least. These ambivalent but likeable anti-heroes of TV can be changed in order of popularity to fit the viewer’s opinions. Or, you can copy to make your very own list of your most favorite TV anti-heroes. This villain list can then be re-arranged to suit your ideas. &nbsp; These ambivalent villains are a mixture of both good and evil and have managed to tug at the viewer’s heartstrings over the years. Do you remember most of these anti-heroes? This list answers the question, “Who are the most popular and likeable antiheroes of television?” Taking you on a road down memory lane, this list allows you to see which anti-heroes of TV were the worst and which were <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movie-villains-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best villains</a> of TV shows. &nbsp; While some TV protagonists are pure evil, many have a touch of good in them that the viewer can easily see, making the viewer sympathetic towards these quite loveable villains of television series. The viewers can often find themselves wishing only the best results for these sometimes harmless TV villains. This list allows you to choose which television anti-hero you think is the best villain of television.

Dr. Gregory House

The Most Likeable TV Anti-Heroes

Best TV Anti-Heroes | List of Favorite Antiheroes on Television

Lists about the most memorable fictional characters in film, TV, and literature that will stick in our minds forever.

Characters We'll Never Forget

What's even going on right now? How's everybody holding up?

School Daze

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There are a bunch of movies that feature teachers prominently. In most movies, teachers are a nameless bunch who often times lurk in the background and don&#39;t play much of a role in shaping the plot line. The fictional teachers on this list are different. They play prominent roles in the movies they are in and their teaching and mentoring of the characters is an integral part of the movie. Whenever Robin Williams is sporting a thick beard, he is playing a serious role. Playing the parts of John Keating in Dead Poets Society and Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting, Williams thrived as these characters and they are considered two of the best fictional <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-teacher-characters-in-film/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">teachers in movies</a>.

Though he&#39;s not a teacher in the traditional sense, Mr. Miyagi proved to be one of the greatest mentors in movie history. He taught Daniel LaRusso (and later Julie Pierce) discipline and how to outsmart and outthink his opponents. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Dewey Finn, played by Jack Black in School of Rock. Not a teacher by trade, Finn taught his class of 10-year-olds life lessons and how to play rock music and by the end of the film, learned a thing or two about himself.

Vote for the teach you think is the best fictional teacher. If there is anyone missing from this list, feel free to add them.

Jaime Escalante

The Best Fictional Teachers

A list of fictional lawyers you’d most want defending you. Do you know of a movie with a great lawyer in it? Do you wish some of the fictional lawyers were real so that you could have a great lawyer to defend your case? The fictional lawyers on this list are ranked in order of the most popular fictional lawyer to the least popular. If you don’t agree with the ranking, vote up the attorney you'd want on your side to see him or her rise in the rankings.If you have a really special fictional lawyer that you would love to have defending you, but you don’t see him or her on the list, add them below. Lawyers don’t have the best reputation, and often, it can be discouraging to watch movies where the lawyers confirm the punchlines for all those lawyer jokes.However, some fictional attorneys instill confidence and enthusiasm in the readers or viewers. Perry Mason, for instance, was a great lawyer who hardly ever lost a case. He also cared about his clients more than he cared about the money. Wouldn't it be wonderful if fictional lawyers like this existed in the real world?

John Cage

Fictional Lawyers You'd Most Want Defending You

Best Fictional Lawyers | Attorney Characters from TV & Film

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Shonda Rhimes is making a killing with producing her series <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/how-to?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">How to</a> Get Away with Murder. &nbsp;The legal <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-r-rated-crime-drama-movies/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">crime drama</a> is engrossing and addictive, not just because of the intricate and involved murder mystery plot, but largely because of the complex characters populating the show <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ranking-the-best-seasons-of-how-to-get-away-with-murder/ranker-tv" target="_blank">over the seasons</a>. &nbsp;

Annalise Keating is the tough as nails criminal law professor whose life is mired with intrigue and deception as she weathers teaching her class and her troubled personal life. &nbsp;Her five best students&#39; worlds are likewise filled with intrigue, be is in imminent marriage or having an affair or being intimately involved with the murder of a local college student. &nbsp;They all have to practice their cutthroat craft as they struggle with keeping up with their elaborate deceptions. &nbsp;They&#39;re underhanded and cunning while panicking and being vulnerable and the audience loves them for it. &nbsp;Who&#39;s your favorite among the main characters? &nbsp;Those who survive, that is.

Everybody has secrets. &nbsp;Everybody lies. &nbsp;But who&#39;s the best at getting away with murder?&nbsp;

And make sure to check out these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-how-to-get-away-with-murder/watchworthy" target="_blank">other shows like&nbsp;How To Get Away With Murder</a>!

The Best Characters On 'How To Get Away With Murder'

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The best lawyers in TV history have made amateur litigators out of us all. (Admit it, you’ve raised an objection or two in Jack McCoy (Law and Order) fashion.) The greatest lawyers on TV have also skewed our sense of justice. (Didn’t we all want Saul Goodman (Breaking Bad) to escape to his waiting Cinnabon?) Finally, these famous TV lawyers have given us all the false hope that there’s a league of imminently competent, attractive and successful attorneys who spend half of their professional lives on pro bono cases.In the hierarchy of great TV lawyers, there are those who always – or nearly always – get their man. These lawyers likely inspired other fictional barristers to take their LSATs. Perry Mason and Lawrence Preston (The Defenders) instilled a sense of admiration in our justice system. The bad guys always lose, the good guys always go free, and all it takes is one shrewd attorney on the case. Then, TV went Technicolor.In the current TV landscape, good lawyers lose as often as they win, or use whatever leverage they have – jury tampering, judge blackmailing, witness murdering – to secure the verdict that most benefits their clients. These antics are amid the intrigues of soap-opera-esque sexcapades in and out of chambers. Though the best sitcom TV lawyers rarely enjoy the same high-stakes games as the best drama TV lawyers, they still bring their work home with them, often in the form of mounting a case against an ill-equipped spouse, who suddenly finds him/herself on trial for eating the last slice of cheesecake. Upvote the top <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-lawyers-youd-most-want-defending-you/ranker-characters?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous fictional lawyers</a> below and keep them in mind next time you need to lawyer up.

Clair Huxtable

The Greatest Lawyer Characters in TV History

Best TV Lawyers | List of Television Attorneys

Feminism

Let’s get right down to the most badass <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-tv-characters-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">female TV characters</a> gracing your screen right now in 2016-2017. So many new shows are putting badass women on TV where they shoot, shop, curse, stab, arrest, investigate, hack, rule, and facelessly get revenge on their enemies all while zinging out razor-sharp dialogue. These ladies are not here to be saved as some sort of damsel furniture and serve a weak plotline. Nope. These female TV badasses don’t need to be rescued. In fact, hang on, they’re coming to save YOU right now.&nbsp;Across cable, network, and streaming there are tons of female badasses on TV now. They’re playing leads, carrying ratings, and breaking up those old ideas about badass girl TV characters. To be clear, we’re not talking about the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-female-characters-on-tv-right-now/ranker-tv">best female characters</a> so much as we’re talking about the most badass. She’s got a mission and she’s going to do it, even if she has to make an exit where someone is standing. Or she’ll just swoop down with her dragon and burn your stronghold down. That’s the kind of female TV badasses we’re talking about.&nbsp;Who are the most awesome women on current shows? Cookie Lyon on Empire? Helena or another one of the clones on Orphan Black? Eleven from Stranger Things? Taystee on Orange Is the New Black? Darlene&nbsp;on Mr. Robot? Or do you prefer Dom or Whiterose from the same show? Carol or Michonne from The Walking Dead? Dany, Cersei, or Arya from Game of Thrones?&nbsp;There are a lot of current badass TV characters to choose from. But why choose? Vote up all the ladies who really don't need your help, thanks.

Michonne

The Most Hardcore Female Characters on Current TV Shows

The Most Badass Female Characters on Current TV Shows

Fictional political candidates you'd cast your ballot for are those presidential, congressional, state and local officials who exist only in film and television, but if they were actually running, we might lend them a vote. From the liberal to the ruthlessly evil, for one reason or another, these fictional politicians are among our favorites.Picking which of these fictional political candidates you'd actually vote for is very much dependent on what you find important in your government leaders. Fans of small government and bacon might vote for Ron Swanson from &quot;Parks and Recreation&quot; while someone more set on marijuana legalization may opt for Doug Wilson from &quot;Weeds.&quot; If you want a completely bad ass president, look no further than James Marshall from &quot;Air Force One.&quot;In other cases, picking one of these fictional politicians to elect into office, might just provide the best entertainment money can't buy. Who wouldn't love to have the clueless fictional cartoon version of Adam West in Family Guy as mayor? What about the ridiculous Cam Brady from &quot;The Campaign&quot; or Vanellope von Schweetz from &quot;Wreck-It Ralph?&quot; All might not be best for the job, but watching them in politics sure is entertaining.So whether you would back President Fitzgerald Grant III in the next election on &quot;Scandal&quot; or you admire the ruthless Francis Underwood in &quot;House of Cards,&quot; it's time to pick your fictional political horse to back. Vote up those you'd vote for, add any not listed or re-rank this list of the fictional political candidates you'd cast your ballot for all below!

Fictional Political Candidates You'd Cast Your Ballot For

Ariel Kana

There are certain professions that just seem to make for great TV, and they seem to be the focus of the majority of TV shows that get made. Cops. Robbers. Doctors. And Lawyers. The great part about television is that it isn't real life, which means it gets to be more exciting, and the people get to be way hotter. This list all about the hottest TV lawyers of all time. Have you ever seen a lawyer in real life? They are not this hot. Who do you think is the hottest TV lawyer ever? Vote up your favorites and feel free to re-rank this list! If you don't want to look at a bunch of hot lawyers, this isn't the list for you.Courtroom dramas are consistently some of the highest rated shows on TV. It's the perfect atmosphere for drama as there are always great stakes. Someone's life is on the line. That is all the more <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-to-watch-while-drinking/anncasano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fun to watch</a> when convicts and civilians alike are being defended by some of the hottest lawyers on TV. Who doesn't want to tune in to watch a sexy and smart woman do her thing? Again, who do you think is the sexiest lawyer on TV? Is it Lake Bell? Sharon Stone? Angie Harmon? There are tons of hot actresses that have pretended to pass the Bar exam.These are all of the sexy TV lawyers over televisions great courtroom show history. Vote up who you think should be number one! Is it one of the the hottest primetime TV stars that is currently breaking hearts, or is it a sexy lawyer from a show that has long since been canceled?

Sally Heep

The Hottest TV Lawyers of All Time

Ranking the 50 Hottest TV Lawyers of All Time

Knut Bjark Arrundsen

Teachers

From Miss Brooks to Mr. Cooper, from 13 Reasons Why's Mrs. Bradley to Gilmore Girls's Mr. Medina, there is no shortage of good TV teachers. And then there are the others - those their show wants you to believe are good, but who, in actuality,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/horrible-therapist-characters-on-television/alexandra-plesa" target="_blank">suck at their jobs</a>. The educators on this list have amassed reputations for being &quot;memorable,&quot; but being memorable is not the same as being exemplary. While showrunners want to make you think&nbsp;they're spotlighting the triumphs and tribulations of the teaching profession and all the sacrifices therein, they're kind of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/terrible-anime-teachers/anna-lindwasser" target="_blank">giving teachers a bad name</a>.Whether a TV teacher is secretly involved in criminal activity or just blurring lines between the professional and the personal, television is chock-full of examples of less-than-consummate teaching professionals. Despite being considered decent educators in their respective fictional universes, it's pretty amazing the teachers on this list&nbsp;keep their jobs.

Supposedly Good TV Teachers Who Are Actually Horrible Educators

TV Teachers: Supposedly Good Ones Who Are Actually Horrible Educators

Donn Saylor

2019 is shaping up to be an amazing year for TV, with some of the best shows sporting more diverse cast members than ever before. That&#39;s why we thought now would be a good time to rank the best current Black characters. From the sheer strength and measure of Annalise Keating (Viola Davis from How to Get Away with Murder) to the outrageous wit of Titus Andromedon (Tituss Burgess from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), the best Black TV&nbsp;characters command the stage and keep us coming back for more.

The best current&nbsp;shows with Black characters include dramas like Empire and hilarious satires like Atlanta. Both of these award-winning shows&nbsp;have produced a handful of memorable characters, including local rapper Paper Boi and queen bee Cookie Lyon. Seriously, is anyone on TV as ruthless as Cookie? Who do you think are the best African-American TV characters in 2019?

Let us know by voting up all the best&nbsp;characters. Don&rsquo;t see one of your favorites? Go ahead and add them to the list.&nbsp;

Professor Annalise Keating

Professor Annalise Keating is listed on