TV shows usually spend a great deal of time developing their protagonists and fan-favorites, but sometimes, one episode ruins a character for audiences. As important as plot twists and impeccable storylines are, it’s the characters that make or break a TV show because it’s their choices and defining moments that shape a series’ overall narrative, and that’s what viewers walk away with long after the credits roll.
Great TV shows thrive because of great characters, which is why they invest time in building them. But there have been multiple instances when a character contradicts who they’ve been developed to be. This comes in many forms: it could be a bad decision, an attempt to shock viewers, etc. But no matter the reason, it always leaves TV audiences feeling betrayed.
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