People are drawn to complex yet highly intelligent anti-heroes- figures with a fractured yet undeniable moral compass.

A master of espionage, Michael is highly skilled at manipulating and adapting to any circumstances.

However, despite having mostly noble intentions, he also operates within a grey area.

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As a consequence, both the characters end up standing out in their respective shows.

However, unlike Red, Walt lacked a cold, controlled demeanor, which ultimately led to his downfall.

Cillian Murphy’s performance, like Spader’s, brings a chilling intensity to the character.

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You want a criminal lawyer.

“If they were to join forces, Saul and Raymond would probably be invincible.

Both incredibly resourceful and quick-witted, they could use their knowledge of their respective fields to achieve any goal.

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With his more honest vulnerability and over-the-top behavior, Goodman is often underestimateda disastrous mistake.

However, that does not make him the morally superior hero his allies might perceive him to be.

With his calculated nature and effortlessly charming persona, he was not so dissimilar to Raymond.

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Interpreted by James Gandolfini, he remains one of the most legendary characters in history.

Both Tony and Raymond walk the line between admiration and fear.

However, although their stories arent immediately sympathetic, Tony comes across as more relatable.

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Like Red, he is forced to end up working alongside the FBI.

Because of the similarities between their backstories and circumstances, many considerThe Blacklistto be theWhite Collar’sreplacementTV show.

However, James Spader’s series is far darker than its inspiration.

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