There’s nothing more frustrating than a TV character overstaying his welcome.
Essentially, these characters not only add value to the series, but also seriously impact the quality of the show we know and love.
We’ve compiled a list of TV characters that shows don’t have enough awareness to get rid of soon enough. check it out!
Fake – Bear
Seriously, what’s going on with Fak’s obsession with The Bear?
They add some levity as a group of highly strung, emotionally charged chefs and characters suffering from various mental health issues or trauma try to navigate the same space.
A few Faks can go a long way to lightening the tone of an episode and sometimes easing the tension.
But in Bear’s polarizing third season, it’s painfully obvious that the show has delivered an abundance of “faks” that are too much for many of us to stomach.
When a palate cleanser needs its own palate cleanser, it doesn’t work anymore, right?
Kim Ball – 24
Man, Kim Ball was in so much trouble on the 24th.
No one can distract from Jack Bauer and his more compelling storyline going on than his trouble-making daughter.
Her side plots, like side quests, end up derailing the entire series, usually during her reign.
Her presence often feels forced, and nothing is more annoying than hearing Jack call her name as she’s thrown into yet another predicament.
Owen Hunt – “Grey’s Anatomy”
It’s not an unpopular opinion to think that Owen Hunt is either one of the worst, most annoying characters on Grey’s Anatomy or should be gone long ago.
But some of us don’t think much of Owen any more than we do other characters in the series.
However, while Grey’s Anatomy did a great job with Kevin McKidd behind the scenes, as he was often responsible for directing some of the best episodes of later seasons, Owen Hunt had little to do in front of the camera of.
It feels like they don’t know what to do with this guy and have long since run out of storylines for him.
Noreen Fitzgibbons – Sweet Magnolias
It’s clear that the Mulan Triad are the heart of the series, with others having to serve as supporting characters to them.
Frankly, anyone remotely related to these ladies’ rivals often causes problems for fans. But honestly, Noreen became overly popular after the initial drama of season one.
Of course, she returned to the show in Sweet Magnolias Season 2 because Maddie felt Kyle needed some help.
However, the storyline felt forced, as did Noreen’s overall performance.
The show’s cast is already bloated and there’s not much they can do for Noreen anymore, so she has no real reason to stick around.
Contrary to the impression she gave in season one, it’s not even that she’s no longer likeable, but more importantly, the show could use whatever screen time they devote to her to focus on a lot of other worthy characters.
Stingray – Cobra Kai
It’s all fun and games until it’s not fun anymore.
Stingray has become an acquired taste, and a character that caters more to those who appreciate the “cringe-worthy guy humor” that Cobra Kai excels at.
He’s a big man who’s obsessed with everything about Cobra Kai and basically made the dojo his entire personality instead of getting anything resembling real life.
But then the series quickly took his performance to another level and the frequency of his appearances throughout the season became overkill.
They treat him like a fan favorite that audiences can’t wait to see again, shoehorning him into scenes like his bad habits and incorporating him in some of the most ridiculously ridiculous ways that will make you roll your eyes.
Seriously, why would a grown man in high school get into a fight with a teenager? Enough!
Arnie – 13 Reasons Why
Given the nature of 13 Reasons Why , it wouldn’t make sense for Arnie to be the narrator for Season 4.
Arnie is a confusing character who felt underwritten from the start and had shoddy motivations for much of the season that weren’t entirely non-existent.
She dominated most of season three because the character lacked depth and was unsympathetic.
She’s nosy and a mess, but doesn’t enhance the plot in any way.
Top Hat – Outer Banks
Sure, he may or may not be good-looking to some, but beyond that, does Topper bring any real value to the Outer Banks?
No!
Drew is already manning the slot and Cook will wreak havoc on the Bogues, so they no longer need Tooper to contribute that aspect to the series.
But then they tried to do this redemption for the character, who at times became a reluctant ally to the Boggs while also being pathetic for constantly allowing Sarah to manipulate and use him or take advantage of his feelings for her.
At this point, Topper has no real reason to exist anymore, and it’s doubtful they’ll find anything worthwhile related to his character.
Peggy Lassiter – Virgin River
Page himself did not stay at Virgin River any longer than necessary.
It’s the impact of his presence on the series, specifically the Preacher storyline.
She’s a nonentity to Preacher and his love interest, so it’s frustrating to see more of his teases go unfulfilled.
But then Preacher had to take care of the children while she was on the run, and he covered for her when she killed her abusive ex-husband. Now that Page is long dead, Preacher faces the possibility and consequences of his return as a result of the murder investigation.
Paige’s presence seriously affects Preacher’s love life, both with Julia and now with Kaia.
We still know very little about the character of Preacher, as his entire storyline on the show revolves around Paige.
Elias Voight – “Criminal Minds: Evolution”
We can’t help but reiterate that Voight’s presence in Criminal Minds: Evolution has gone too far.
Voight is not a bad guy or anything. He’s really interesting in his own right, and he provides a lot of substance and tension.
Of course, Zach Gilford is great in the role.
However, the series stagnated because this single character monopolized so much time and space in the narrative at the expense of other great characters.
Maggie McPherson – Lincoln Lawyer
Of all the ex-wives Mitch had to encounter, Maggie remains the most frustrating.
Maggie offers nothing interesting to the series other than being a mother to her daughter, and it’s hard to relate to or care about her when she feels like Mickey is more of an antagonist than a true antagonist.
Maggie doesn’t stand out in a cast of interesting and charming characters. The love story between Mickey and Maggie has aged well, and the show has struggled to incorporate her character in a way that makes her feel too important.
Even though she was more involved in The Lincoln Lawyer season 1, she still felt disconnected from everything. Things got worse in season two.
It doesn’t help that her personality is generally a bit of a snoozefest. If the series decided to write her out entirely, nothing would really change.
Maggie was never supposed to have a big role in this series in the first place.
Rumplestiltskin – Once upon a time
Throughout Once Upon a Time, Rumpelstiltskin evolves from a multi-dimensional villain to a one-dimensional hero, switching between these roles steadily until the end.
While Robert Carlyle was excellent in the role, over time it became clear that the desire to retain such a talent in the show outstripped the plot and the necessity of his presence.
After Rumpelstiltskin finds his son after an extremely long and complicated journey, the show has very little to do with him.
Serra – the hero
Serah was one of the most fascinating and interesting villains in the first season of Heroes.
Frankly, Zachary Quinto can do no wrong in the role, and in many ways, the show succeeds because of his portrayal of the character.
But that still doesn’t change Sylar being stuck around longer than necessary.
The sign of a great villain is knowing when to stop, maybe even stick to the original premise right from the start.
Trying to add too much depth to Thaler and having him switch back and forth between villain and hero doesn’t serve the character or the series well, and it’s clear the writers forgot what to do with him.
Felicity Smoak – “Arrow”
There was a time when Felicity was a decent character who added value to Arrow and the Arrowverse, as well as the plot.
But then she became a perfect example of what happens when fans have too much say in a “favorite” character and when a relationship starts to overshadow the rest of the series.
Felicity was shoehorned into so much of the plot that it began to affect the audience’s experience of the show, even for those who might have liked the character in the past.
If her impact on Arrow wasn’t enough, her problems have also spread to other series, such as The Flash.
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