Can You Handle It? 10 Most Annoying TV Characters Since the 2000s

Brace yourselves, binge-watchers! We’re diving into a hall of infamy reserved for the most teeth-grinding, eye-roll-inducing characters the 21st century has inflicted upon our TVs and laptops. Forget charming anti-heroes or misunderstood villains—we’re talking about the 10 characters who make you want to reach into your bowl for a handful of popcorn to throw at the screen. They’re the perpetual know-it-alls, the whiny sponges, the masters of manipulation, all wrapped in infuriatingly bad haircuts and questionable life choices. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the worst-of-the-worst, a love letter to those characters who remind us that sometimes fiction does imitate life… and life can be annoying as hell!

1. John Paul – Bad Sisters

John Paul? Ugh, where to begin? Imagine a vacuum cleaner stuck on high, a toddler with a megaphone, and a dad joke enthusiast with zero self-awareness, all rolled into one condescending, gaslighting package. He’s the kind of guy who makes you root for the vengeful sisters, even if it means setting fire to his metaphorical socks. Prepare for passive-aggressive jabs, unearned smugness, and an inability to take a hint that’ll make you want to scream into a pillow.