Television has given us some truly iconic characters who captured our hearts and became the pillars of their respective shows. However, there have been instances when a character’s presence left us scratching our heads, wondering how they managed to stay at the forefront of the series. In this article, we dive into the world of television’s most cringe-worthy characters, those unfortunate souls who should have met their untimely demise in Episode 1. Brace yourself for a wild ride as we explore 24 of these characters, reminding ourselves of the times we desperately wished for their swift exit from our screens. Get ready to cringe, groan, and wonder, “Why, oh why, did they become the main character?”
1. Galadrial from Rings of Power
2. Olivia Benson from Law & Order: SVU
3. Frasier from Frasier
4. Mike Wheeler from Stranger Things
5. Hughie from The Boys
6. Fiona from Shameless
7. Debbie from Shameless
8. Ellie Miller from Broadchurch
9. Rory from Gilmore Girls…
10. …And also Lorelai
11. James from Twin Peaks
12. Walter White from Breaking Bad
