not counting anime, because that list would be dominated by the likes of Jotaro, Sasuke, Mazinger, Captain Harlock and many other prime examples of coolness, with Kenshiro sitting at the top on a giant throne made by the countless skulls he broke

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Jack Bauer from 24 reached olympian peaks of badassness, I don't think many would even come close to what he did. Then

Mike Ehrmantraut, BB/BCS. Scariest, smartest old man ever

Robert McCall, The Equalizer. Not as old, but if he told you he'd throw you out of a window, he'd throw you out of a window; and your cat

Gannicus from Spartacus. To give Romans a mention, Crassus was equally badass (not as skilled, but who is)

Sandor Clegane from GOT

Colonel Carrillo from Narcos. Like holy shit