Families are funny things. I have two blood siblings, but three adopted ones, and I love them all. My father has 8 brothers and sisters, my mother has four, so family get-togethers are always fun. Our yearly reunion for my dad's side is an event that takes most of the next year to recover from. But you have to love your family. Mine is my rock!
I usually go for alpha heroes, but not TOO alpha, because then they border on just being jerks. However, it really depends on the story. There are some really good stories i just love where the hero is not totally an alpha.
I much prefer reading to tv. With tv, you already know what the heroes look like, and they might not be exactly what you want. With reading, your imagination is the limit! I do love NCIS though!