5. Dr.Temperance “Bones” Brennan
TV Show: “Bones”
Number of Seasons: 12
Actor: Emily Deschanel
Where to Watch: Hulu, Disney+ and Peacock
Description of Character/Show: In the show “Bones,” Dr. Temperance Brennan is a forensic anthropologist, which is kind of like a detective who works specifically with the skeletal remains of human bodies in order to help law enforcement solve crimes. Due to her work and expertise in this field, Dr. Brennan is nicknamed “Bones” by her investigative partner, FBI Agent Seely Booth.
Throughout the series, Bones is known to be analytical, determined, extremely detail oriented and socially awkward. She may be seen as different by some people around her, but those differences are what make her a very intriguing character.
4. Patrick Jane
TV Show: “The Mentalist”
Number of Seasons: 7
Actor: Simon Baker
Where to Watch: Hulu and Disney+
Description of Character/Show: MENTALIST /men-te-list/ noun
“Someone who uses mental acuity, hypnosis and/or suggestion.”
When viewers are first introduced to Patrick Jane in “The Mentalist,” he is a man who is plagued by grief and a desire for vengeance. For years of his life, he made a living by pretending to be psychic and swindling people out of money thanks to his keen observation skills and charm. That is until a serial killer murdered his wife and child.
He then becomes entangled with the California Bureau of Investigation where he uses his skills to help them solve other murder cases, in exchange for this he often uses law enforcement’s resources to hunt the man who murdered his family. He is known as a very funny character, often pulling tricks, disregarding proper protocol or conducting strange experiments to prove that his theories are correct
3. Kate Beckett
TV Show: “Castle”
Number of Seasons: 8
Actor: Stana Katic
Where to Watch: Hulu and Disney+
Description of Character/Show: Here is yet another character who has a deeply personal and emotional connection to their job. When Kate Beckett was 19 years old, her mother was murdered and the case was not properly investigated. The incident pushed Kate to become a detective with the NYPD.
The series focuses on her partnership with famous crime novelist and NYPD police consultant Richard Castle as they solve cases together. Beckett is known for being caring, straight-laced and often obsessive when it comes to solving her mother’s case.
2. Nyla Harper and Angela Lopez
TV Show: “The Rookie”
Number of Seasons: currently has 8 seasons (ongoing series)
Actors: Mekia Cox and Alyssa Diaz
Where to Watch: ABC, Hulu and Disney+
Description of Characters: In “The Rookie” Nyla Harper and Angela Lopez are detectives with the LAPD but they are also way more than that. They are work partners, best friends, fierce protectors and overall badass women. They have been nicknamed the “cop moms” by the show’s fandom because of their balance between family lives and case work, meaning that the only people who are usually more scared of them than murder suspects are their husbands.
1. Morgan Gilory
TV Show: “High Potential”
Number of Seasons: currently has 2 seasons (ongoing series)
Actor: Kaitlin Olsen
Where to Watch: ABC, Hulu and Disney+
Description of Character/Show: Allow me to introduce you readers to Morgan Gillory, one of the most interesting TV characters that I have ever seen. As a single mom of three kids with an IQ of 160, Morgan is somewhat of a superhuman.
When a mix up with some photos leads her to right the wrongs of an in-progress murder investigation, she goes from the LAPD’s cleaning lady to their leading lady. From there, she teams up with the LAPD Homicide Division and uses her “gift” to solve crimes. Morgan is known for her impulsivity, her eccentric fashion and her sympathetic nature.
Emma Joyce is a sophomore majoring in English writing and communications
