Great television always feels utterly unique. The best shows offer new perspectives, reveal previously untold truths and surprise us every step of the way.
But while each new series feels groundbreaking, they all have one thing in common: a compelling hero at the centre of the action. For as long as humans have been telling stories, we have been creating the same broad types of lead characters. Some are jagged antiheroes driven by darker desires, others are classic good guys who fight against the status quo and stand up for what’s right. Despite their differences, they all give us someone to root for and care about, offering a magnetic pull into the story.
Once you know the anatomy of a TV hero, you’ll start to spot them in everything from dramatic epics to scary thrillers to delightful comedies. So read on to meet the different archetypes that dominate our screens – and pick up a TV recommendation along the way.
Whether you prefer your heroes classic and uncomplicated or a little on the darker side, AMC+ has something for you.
It’s a new streaming platform that recently launched in Australia, bringing a packed slate of original programming our way via Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Its wide range of content is full of compelling, multifaceted heroes. Some of them are up against outback vampires, others are fighting a flawed legal system.
Whatever show you start with, one thing’s for sure: you’ll be cheering for these characters all the way to the end.
Find out more about an AMC+ subscription at amcplus.com.
