Whenever a new series airs, audiences often develop strong attachments to certain characters, which significantly contributes to the show’s initial popularity. However, as time went on, these characters gradually began to wear on fans thanks to poor writing, frustrating choices, or inconsistent development. With that in mind, here are ten once-popular characters whose story arcs wore out their welcome.
10. Ted Mosby — How I Met Your Mother
When the sitcom first started, viewers found Ted to be downright adorable. But over the course of nine seasons, fans of the show turned on him. How did things go so wrong? Was it the shallow relationships he was involved in? Was it his incessant complaining? Was it his obsession with Robin? We’d say a combination of all three. His double standards with Barney and pretentious attitude probably didn’t help either. By the time he finally met the “Mother,” many felt he’d become the least likable character in his own story.
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10 TV Characters Fans Turned On Over Time