A TV show's popularity often hinges on its supporting characters, not the leads. Breakout characters like the Dowager Countess and Ron Swanson can make a show. They deliver pitch-perfect performances and are expertly written, leading to a meteoric rise in pop culture. These beloved characters might not be the star, but they're the main draw. Without the Dowager Countess, would Downton Abbey be a hit? Would Pawnee, Indiana be appealing without Ron Swanson? Would Will & Grace thrive without Karen? Vote for the scene-stealing secondary characters who made the most of their screen time and vote down those you think are overrated.
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