Who’s ready for more sexy?
After our poll in which you all voted for Legend of the Seeker’s Kahlan Amnell as the sexiest woman of the past year’s fantasy entertainment, it’s time to bring on the men!
Once again, let’s get the ground rules out of the way. First and foremost, we are judging the characters, not the actors, on their sex appeal. The difference is subtle, sure, but it’s there. For example, despite Sam Worthington’s handsome looks and fit body, his Perseus may not exactly have started your heart a-racin’ in Clash of the Titans … but you can feel free to correct us in the polls if you see fit.
Second, these are fantasy characters we’re looking for, not sci-fi. We take a broad view of the fantasy genre — high fantasy, low fantasy, medieval fantasy, and supernatural fantasy — but specifically science-related speculative fiction is out.
And finally, the characters have to have appeared in some new work of entertainment in the 2009-2010 season.
Okay, enough with the boring stuff. Begin the cavalcade of men!
Jason Stackhouse
So he’s kind of a tool and not that bright … big deal. Jason Stackhouse, played by Ryan Kwanten, is the lothario of Bon Temps, Louisiana on HBO’s racy True Blood, and it sure doesn’t hurt that he seems to have an allergy to clothing.
Eric
Speaking of True Blood, while genteel southern vampire Bill Compton may have captured the heart of the heroine Sookie, even she can’t deny the animal magnetism of the super-hot vampire sheriff, Eric (Alexander Skarsgard).
Eggs
Our last True Blood hunk is the delicious Benedict Talley, known to his buddies as Eggs. Get it? Eggs Benedict? As played by Mehcad Brooks, he seems pretty appetizing to me.
Dastan
Based on a video game franchise of humble beginnings, Jake Gyllenhaal wowed movie-goers when he proved he has what it takes to be an action star as the dashing Dastan in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. But did he wow you enough to win your vote?
Richard
Considering his true love took the crown for Sexiest Woman of Fantasy, methinks our boy Richard Rahl (Craig Horner) here has a pretty good shot. Over the past two seasons, fans of Legend of the Seeker were witness to the young Lord Rahl coming of age and growing into the hero he was born to be. And what’s sexier than that?
Alistair
Prince Dastan (above) is based on an animated character in a video game, but Alistair from Dragon Age: Origins is a character in a video game. So what? Just as the sexy enchantress Morrigan was a nominee in our sexy female poll, the hunky Grey Warden Alistair (voiced by Steve Valentine) would surely be on any list of the year’s sexiest male characters.
Spartacus
When Spartacus: Blood and Sand hit the airwaves this past January, no one knew quite what to expect from the show that made a lot of promises to stretch the boundaries of what you could show on television. But it turns out they delivered and then some, and while doing so gave us the immortal hotness that is Spartacus, as played by Andy Whitfield.
Crixus
Spartacus’ enemy-turned-ally, Crixus (Manu Bennett) was the last one to drink the Spartacus Kool-Aid, spending most of his time in the first season as a nasty bully who tortured our poor hero. But you know what? He mostly did it naked, so all’s forgiven.
Pietros
Not everyone likes their men huge and hulking. Starting as a character hovering in the backgrounds, Pietros quickly revealed himself to be a sweet and compassionate man, who was fiercely devoted to his lover, Barca. Sure, his ending may have been quick and tragic, but at least we got a little time to get to know him. And though he may not have had the he-man muscles of the gladiators, check out that slammin’ six-pack!
So there are our official nominees. But if you want someone not mentioned on the list, check the “Other” box in the poll and mention the name in the comments! And stay tuned to find out who won in a week!
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Sculpted, sensitive, hero, warrior — passion and anger — He knows how to make it happen!! Richard Cypher, The Seeker — Sexiest Guy on TV … so where is Season 3?
I voted for Richard , he’s sexy but also nice , faithful , friendly , everything you’d in a man or a friend
I’m Lots fan, but Eric stole my heart.
Darken Rahl (Craig Parker)!!! Is there anybody else worth mentioning?!
our seeker is the man for the job, what else do you need? good guys are always sexier then a bad boy, who can be botherd with that, well not me. Richard(Craig) is SEX and NO body comes close!!!! SAVE OUR SEEKER…….
I also voted other. Can’t believe you left the Winchester boys off the list! (and they must qualify as your regularly feature articles about the show on here.)
Being a bit more of a Sam!girl, I cast my vote for Sam Winchester.
And if, for some reason Supernatural doesn’t fit the definition then my vote is still other–this time for Colin Morgan a.k.a. Merlin on, well, Merlin. Not your traditional sexy but sexy to me, just the same.
Spartacus it is!!!
I find it odd that so many people are choosing Darken Rahl as the sexiest character. These people must simply be Craig Parker fans (who I admit is sexy). I don’t think I could ever vote Darken Rahl as the sexiest man, being a rapist and all kinda kills all sex appeal there. His character was toned down severely compared to the books, but nonetheless he is still a rapist. :|
Richard FTW!
Since when is he a rapist?
I believe it was confirmed in 2×20 “Eternity” that he raped Cara. Or at least commanded her to have sex with him. Either way, it’s still rape.
Couple book spoilers below:
In the books Darken Rahl raped many women. Cara, Richard’s mother, Jennsen’s mother, and all other Mord-Sith are notable cases.
Oh, well I don’t know the books so I can’t say anything about that. But he never raped Cara. Mord Siths serve Lord Rahl, so it’s like an honor.
Take a look at Cara’s face as she said that. You can’t seriously believe she meant it. :|
Also want to point out that disobeying orders/failing at a task earned Denna torture in season 1. Do you really think Cara would have had a choice for this “honor”? “Do me or I’ll hurt you” = rape.
I think you are over thinking it. Also we are not talking about Darken Rahl in the book we are talking about Darken Rahl on LOTS and he is very hot. I also don;t think he raped Cara on the show. Cara is a very sexual person and very loyal to a Rahl. I am sure it was an honor it would be for me
OMG are you kidding me? Richard is sex on legs, H.O.T what ever you want to call it. I love Lots(save our seeker) but I dont think Darken Rahl is sexy one bit but hey what ever turns you on!!! I think Richard has it all, cute, perfect body( oh god the x-rated thoughts when he is shirtless) sweet smile and so so so sexy…… And the best part is that he is like good wine, he just get better with time:)
Well well well, another match between two LOTS-characters. I just want to yell at the ppl who are responsible for the cancellation! :$
I voted Eric but i agree Darken Rahl from LOTS is HAWT. Richard is not even close. He’s cute, that’s all.
Richard! By a mile!! He’s not only sexy, he’s sweet too.
DARKEN RAHL FANS:
As a reminder, vote “other” and write Darken Rahl in the comments. I see a lot of comments with his name but not a lot of people voting other, so make sure you vote correctly if you want him to win. :)
Darken Rahl, Darken Rahl, Darken Rahl!!!!
definitely darken rahl
Darken Rahl from Legend of the Seeker!!
DARKEN RAHL by far!!! He oozes sex!
Again I still don;t get how Spartacus is fantasy. Yet you have omitted true fantasy shows with super hotties like Vampire Diaries, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder. Supernatural. And Smallville! HELLO!?!? Justin Hartly, TOM WELLING!
This would be a tough choice if we were going by physicallities alone. However, Sexiest is DARKEN RAHL (Craig Parker) hands down!! OMG! Parker drips in sex every time he steps on the LOTS screen. Evil, smart, powerful, devious, delicious, Darken Rahl!
Where is Darken Rahl (Craig Parker) from Legend of the Seeker?! We want to vote for the Darken side of things!!! :)
Where is the devilish, yet dashing Darken Rahl from Legend of the Seeker? From the ravishing red robes to the smooth, sexy voice (like iron on velvet) Rahl has my vote. Plus, he is a master of the agiel!
My vote goes to Darken Rahl (Legend of the Seeker).
I voted for other: Darken Rahl (Craig Parker) –> Legend of the seeker
I voted Richard from Legend of the Seeker! Just look at those chiseled abs!!!!! Go SOS (SAVE OUR SEEKER) Keep us in the lead!
Craig Parker as Darken Rahl is DEFINITELY the sexiest man in Fantasy I’ve EVER seen!!!
RICHARD!!!!!!!!
He is so hot. He is the best, no other man can be compared with him.
SPARTACUS of course he is the sexiest man that I have ever seen besides my boyfriend Ricky and Brad Pitt.
I voted other and throw my vote to Dean Winchester (Supernatural).
I agree.. I would have voted for Dean the sexy winchester.. but oh well!