Fictional characters can be downright hateable - sociopaths, annoyances, or boring screen fillers. But sometimes, something shifts and you find yourself lusting after them. Maybe the actor's glow up was irresistible, the writing improved, or character development kicked in. Take Steve in Stranger Things 2 or Andy from Parks & Recreation, who transformed from a dirtbag ex to a beloved character. Even Loki from the Thor movies has swung from bad to good and back again, with Thor: Ragnarok joking about his erratic behavior. These villains-turned-dreamboats catch you off guard, leaving you hot and bothered. Own up to your inconvenient crushes and vote for the fictional characters you surprisingly fell for.
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Loki should be hateable by everyone. He is the villain from the original.Loki should be eminently hateable by anyone's standards; he is the villain of the original.Thoras well asThe AvengersHe is the God of Mischief, but he seems more malicious than mischievous at first.
Something happens aroundThor: The Dark WorldandThor: RagnarokThe audience starts rooting for him. Tom Hiddleston played him, or Loki starts making jokes. Whatever the reason, Loki looks good.
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Talk about a character turnaround! When he enters Season 1 ofStranger Things, Stevegoes beyond irritating; he is douchey, rude, and a bully. Steve even smashed Jonathan's camera!
Then, one year later, dreamy King Steve arrives inStranger Things 2. Suddenly, he obsesses over college essays and declares love for Nancy, all while sporting that sweet hair. Steve's best moments happen when he fights the demodogs with the kids, swinging his nail-studded baseball bat and giving bad dating advice. The Internet is swooning for this reason.
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Jaime Lannister looks good. His original actions, like banging his twin sister and throwing a kid out a window, are not swoon-inducing. Jaime is overly confident and rude; he sleeps with his sister.
A little humility and one less hand make Jaime hot. Jaime becomes more human through his friendship with Brienne, and his new haircut beats that '90s boy band style. Still, he continues with his sister. Baby steps?
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At the start ofParks & Recreation, Andyis a mess. He falls into a pit, breaks both legs while drunk, and spends most of the first season driving Ann crazy with his lazy entitlement. Andy is a schlubby manchild; he is a nightmare to live with, let alone date.
Over the next few seasons, Andy becomes crush-worthy. He gets a job at City Hall and builds a friendship with April that turns into romance. Andy becomes incredibly giving, kind, and sweet. Even his songs improve.
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PoorBob! He is too pure for Stranger Things..He appears at the start of Season 2 as Joyce's well-meaning but dorky new boyfriend. His puzzle-solving and computer skills help when creepy things start happening. He becomes "Bob Newby, Superhero" just before rampaging demodogs rip his heart out.
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Draco Malfoyis the worst from the moment Harry meets him. Draco belittles Hermione, torments Harry, and joins forces with Voldemort. That hair is also bad!
Feelings toward Draco soften around the middle of the sixth book or movie. He gets so depressed he talks to Moaning Myrtle. Draco acts less like a villain than many Potterverse characters, and many readers like him for that.J.K. RowlingShe doesn't get it.
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Cheryl Blossomself-described "It Girl" of Riverdalemakes no secret of being the HBIC. She appears as a possibly incestuous, quippy, ginger queen of meanness. Questioning her soul is fine.look at her now! She sings with Josie and the Pussycats! She helps Kevin! She attends casual hangs with Veronica! Cheryl becomes a favorite character on the bonkers soap, and that makes sense.
She sings with Josie and the Pussycats. She helps Kevin. Cheryl attends casual hangs with Veronica. Cheryl becomes a favorite character on the bonkers soap, which makes sense.
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Wesley Wyndam-Price. He is a bumbling Brit who acts like a strange version of a '90s Hugh Grant character, stumbling and stuttering through evil Sunnydale.something happens when Wesley crosses over into AngelHe is a bumbling Brit. He acts like a strange version of a '90s Hugh Grant character. Wesley stumbles and stutters through Sunnydale filled with evil.
The actor who plays Wesley, Robbie Amell, is undeniably hot. However, his character starts as a popular dude who must be problematic because he is with the school's sociopath, Madison.AngelSome hot dude, Iwan Rheon, makes Simon a creepy, unattractive drip in the first season of Misfits.
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The actor who plays Wesley.Robbie AmellHe is undeniably hot. His character, however, has another story. Wesley begins the movie as a popular douchebag. He must be problematic because he is with the school's sociopath, Madison.
A few scenes later, Wesley shows a nicer side by coaching Bianca out of Duff-dom. Snubbing Madison at the dance to get with Bianca is especially appealing.
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Hot dude Iwan Rheon manages to makeSimonA creepy, unattractive drip in the first season ofMisfitsHe is twitchy and stalker-y. He constantly bugs out his eyes and acts pervy around women. Still, he hides a rocking body under that prison gear.
Simon gets hot! Time travel boosts his confidence. He gains sudden bedroom skill, turning Simon into a total show.
Also ranks #90 on The Most Likeable TV Anti-Heroes
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Henry fromUgly BettyHe acts like a know-it-all. This starts as annoying, but it grows more endearing. Their complicated relationship with Betty is a problem. They still share random facts they like to say.
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Regina GeorgeRegina may be the definitive high school mean girl, making her worthy of hate. You might not agree. Regina is hot, but she is also weirdly interesting. Who else wears a neck brace like that?
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