Fan-hated characters often meet their demise quickly, but some shows feature lead characters who are disliked by fans. These leads make decisions that don't reflect well on them. They can also be less useful or charming than supporting characters. Some lead protagonists are simply annoying, making it hard for fans to stand them.
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From RedditorMcFeely_Smackup:
Every character on Girlswere entirely unlikable.My wife and I watched 5-6 episodes straight. It left me feeling drained and needing a shower.
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Rory Gilmore on the Gilmore Girls reunion. I wondered how she had two affairs. Did she learn nothing? Why does a 32-year-old woman act like a child? Logan's dad was right. She is not meant to be a journalist.Gilmore GirlsReunion. I wondered how she had two affairs. Did she learn nothing? Why does a 32-year-old woman act like a child? Her job demands too. Logan's dad was right; she should not be a journalist.
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I have not kept up with Orange is the New Black.Orange is the New BlackFor the first five seasons I watched, Piper was the worst part. She was less likable and interesting than everyone else in the prison. The early distractions about her family outside nearly ruined the show. Cutting Piper after season one and focusing on others would have made the show better. The show would have been better without her, even if they needed her for the book connection.
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From RedditorSks44:
Bran on Game of Thrones was annoying and worthless. He becomes King. He killed more likable characters. He goes north to be the "Three Eyed Raven" and does nothing until they make him the winner.Game of ThronesHe was annoying and worthless. He became King. He killed many likable characters. He went north to become the "Three Eyed Raven," then used his powers to do nothing until they made him the winner in King's Landing.
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From RedditorA-Girl-Has-No-Name--
When I watch Friends now, I count how many times Ross is a bad person in an episode. I lose count.FriendsWhen I watch Friends now, I count how many times Ross is a bad person in an episode. I lose count.
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From RedditorMcFeely_Smackup:
Carrie on Homeland constantly messes up and ignores her superiors yet is seen as smart and righteous.HomelandShe constantly messes up and ignores her superiors, yet people see her as smart and right.
Saul tells her, "I can't trust you," because he is sick of her leaving and running her own games.
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From Redditorproudcanadian24:
Nobody has said how Frank Gallagher from Shameless yet. The man lies constantly and calls child services on his own kids.ShamelessThe man lies constantly and calls child services on his own kids.
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From Redditornatus92:
My pick is Phil from T.The Last Man on Earth. That concept is cool, but I stopped after five episodes. He was an egoistical lying jerk.
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Manny from Modern FamilyModern Family. You knew they were heading that way with the character, but they went too far. I want to throw him into a busy freeway. He became more pompous and socially inept. It reached cringe levels. I cannot watch him on screen.
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From RedditorMetallicYoshi64:
Ted from How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your MotherLiterally, two-thirds of the show features him just complaining about Robin.
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Raymond from Everybody Loves RaymondEverybody Loves Raymond. I seriously do not understand how Deborah stayed married to him.
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From RedditorAus_
Grace from Will & GraceWill & Grace.
Debra Messing annoys me in everything she does.
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From Redditorhipsterfuboi:
Nate Fisher was the worst character on that show. He acted whiny, selfish, and narcissistic until the end.
Also ranks #21 on Top 50+ Fictional Nathans
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From RedditorInsane187:
Olivia Pope inScandalSomeone started liking her character but began hating her in later seasons.
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From RedditorLocoCoyote:
Two words.....Sheldon Cooper.
Sheldon Cooper went from mildly quirky to full on annoying psychopath in a few seasons. He became a parody of himself.
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