Malcolm Wilkerson

Malcolm Wilkerson is the titular main protagonist of the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. He is a boy with an IQ of 165, making him a genius. He was portrayed by Frankie Muniz.

Why He Rocks

 * 1) He has a high IQ of 165, which makes him the most intelligent member of his family.
 * 2) He is a likable and relatable protagonist.
 * 3) He acts as the straight man to his more eccentric family and tries his best to keep them together.
 * 4) Despite his massive ego, he cares for the well being of those around him.
 * 5) His tendency to break the fourth wall is rather entertaining, even when his narrating is at its least reliable.
 * 6) He is capable of solving problems as much as he is at creating them.
 * 7) He usually learns his lessons whenever he sees the errors of his ways.
 * 8) Frankie Muniz did an incredible job portraying his character.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) As the series went on, he becomes more egotistical, self-centered and cynical, though this is understandable, given that he is going through puberty.
 * 2) Like his brothers, he sometimes lacks common sense and makes his share of dumb decisions in spite of his intelligence.
 * 3) He sometimes blames his family for anything wrong with his life when it is actually his fault to begin with, thanks to his ego preventing him from realizing his faults.

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