Whether they’re heroes or villains doesn’t matter, as long as they’re iconic characters in a particular way.
For this list, we’re looking at movie and TV characters that are part human, part-not-quite-human, in one word we call them, cyborg.
10. D.A.R.Y.L
The movie was panned across the board for its formulated and bland story. Yet, nostalgia has kept this cyborg alive and well.
For D.A.R.Y.L.’s ability to survive all these years, despite being set up for obscurity, he wins the last spot on this list.
9. Inspector Gadget
This show blended some of the greatest spy/detective shows of all time and put them into a comedic cartoon.
Every time we heard the words “Go-Go-Gadget...”, we knew some crazy cybernetic attachment was going to be brought out and probably fail miserably, with hilarious results.
8. Edward Scissorhands
This would be the first film Tim Burton and Johnny Depp teamed up.
Tim Burton’s amazing visual design, Johnny Depp’s unique character work, and Elfman’s memorable score have created an unforgettable cyborg.
7. Jaime Sommers
The Bionic Woman holds a very elusive title of being a spin-off character capable of outgrowing and succeeding her original show.
Lindsay Wagner would even win an Emmy for her portrayal of Jaime Sommers.
6. Cyborg
Given the name of Cyborg, Victor Stone surely gets a spot in this list.
5. Steve Austin
"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better...stronger...faster."
With this quote a legend was born. Lee Majors and his role as Steve Austin would become a pop culture icon.
Despite the show being dated, it is still referenced today.
4. The Borg
Resistance is futile, the Borg were bound to make this list.
These powerful, monstrous looking aliens and their evil intentions made for the classic villain.
3. Robocop
A superpowered cyborg police officer, who blows things up, and can take one hell of a punch as he cleans up a city overrun by crime is the makings of a great science fiction action film.
No need for a plot. Yet, Robocop was able to create a world that became a social commentary on gentrification, privatization, capitalism and corruption.
2. Cylon
Humanoid Cylons allowed for a more complicated and interesting storyline.
Rather than fighting evil robots, the enemy was now a complex antagonist that was not good or bad.
The lines of good and evil were blurred, while morality, faith, and human nature were explored on a whole new level.
1. Darth Vader
Darth Vader is one of the greatest space epics of all time revolved around his character.
He can strangle an enemy from across the room, block laser bolts, move objects with his mind and wield a lightsaber.
There really was not much of a competition for the number one spot.
Do you have a few more favorite cyborg in movies or TV series? Let us know!
(source: hubpages )
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