Characters that ruined a TV Show

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Anonymous wrote:As Parks and Rec was nearing the end of its run, those "twins" who came on and just shouted about everything. No, shouting isn't funny on its own.

Are you talking about Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa (they really didn’t shout much), or are you thinking that Billy Eichner played 2 characters (he didn’t; it was just Craig)?

I’m talking about Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa. Yes, they did yell a lot, and even my teens found them annoying and unwatchable.

Jean-Ralphio is an amazing character and they wisely used him in little doses. Mona Lisa was annoying but didn’t ruin the show.
I heard an interview with Ben Schwartz, who played Jean-Ralphio. He said a spin off based on his character was considered but then everyone realized that would be way too much J-R. He’s better in small doses.

Sorry, but Jean-Raphio was super-annoying

DP, but I thought that character, and the sister, were hilarious. And kind of on point for small town wannabes.

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Anonymous wrote:Phoebe's twin in Friends. Granted she was not in a lot of episodes, but I couldn't stand watching when she was on.

Ursula was a recurring character on Mad About You. Then Lusa Kudrow landed the part of Phoebe. The shows aired in back to back timeslots on NBC so they came up with the twins explanation.

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Anonymous wrote:As Parks and Rec was nearing the end of its run, those "twins" who came on and just shouted about everything. No, shouting isn't funny on its own.

Are you talking about Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa (they really didn’t shout much), or are you thinking that Billy Eichner played 2 characters (he didn’t; it was just Craig)?

I’m talking about Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa. Yes, they did yell a lot, and even my teens found them annoying and unwatchable.

Jean-Ralphio is an amazing character and they wisely used him in little doses. Mona Lisa was annoying but didn’t ruin the show.
I heard an interview with Ben Schwartz, who played Jean-Ralphio. He said a spin off based on his character was considered but then everyone realized that would be way too much J-R. He’s better in small doses.

Sorry, but Jean-Raphio was super-annoying

DP, but I thought that character, and the sister, were hilarious. And kind of on point for small town wannabes.

Agreed - not characters I would want to have starring roles, but they definitely had their moments. I could see how some people would find them annoying though, especially if UCB-style comedy isn't their thing. I also don't really understand why PP thinks they yelled constantly - yea, they had the quirk of singing phrases, but it really wasn't yelling/shouting all of their lines.

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Anonymous wrote:That Rusty kid on The Closer and then he continued to ruin Major Crimes.

Yes ! They tried hard to make the story line around him but he was just terrible.

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Anonymous wrote:Chrissy on Growing Pains - didn’t fit in with the family at all

Creed on The Office - he just wasn’t funny and was pointless

Shut your mouth. Creed is the best character on the Office. You don't understand him.

DP. I liked Creed, but the addition of Erin didn't make the show any better. She was annoying. Same with Gabe.

Loved Erin. Gabe ruined the office. Such uncomfortable dialogue.

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Anonymous wrote:As Parks and Rec was nearing the end of its run, those "twins" who came on and just shouted about everything. No, shouting isn't funny on its own.

Are you talking about Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa (they really didn’t shout much), or are you thinking that Billy Eichner played 2 characters (he didn’t; it was just Craig)?

I’m talking about Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa. Yes, they did yell a lot, and even my teens found them annoying and unwatchable.

Jean-Ralphio is an amazing character and they wisely used him in little doses. Mona Lisa was annoying but didn’t ruin the show.
I heard an interview with Ben Schwartz, who played Jean-Ralphio. He said a spin off based on his character was considered but then everyone realized that would be way too much J-R. He’s better in small doses.

Sorry, but Jean-Raphio was super-annoying

DP, but I thought that character, and the sister, were hilarious. And kind of on point for small town wannabes.

Agreed - not characters I would want to have starring roles, but they definitely had their moments. I could see how some people would find them annoying though, especially if UCB-style comedy isn't their thing. I also don't really understand why PP thinks they yelled constantly - yea, they had the quirk of singing phrases, but it really wasn't yelling/shouting all of their lines.

Their energy was really annoying and they were loud, for sure

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Anonymous wrote:Chrissy on Growing Pains - didn’t fit in with the family at all

Creed on The Office - he just wasn’t funny and was pointless

Shut your mouth. Creed is the best character on the Office. You don't understand him.

DP. I liked Creed, but the addition of Erin didn't make the show any better. She was annoying. Same with Gabe.

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Ed Helms (Andy) and Catherine Tate (Nellie).

The office really fell off after Steve left.

I can handle anyone who came before Season 7 but after that, they were all annoying, especially Nellie. Will Ferrell, James Spader, also awful. They really should have ended the show with Steve Carell leaving.

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Anonymous wrote:Another vote for Megan on Mad Men, her parents, the whole plot line.

Improved a show: Amanda on Melrose Place.

Two of my favorite shows (for very different reasons😀)

Amanda was of course an amazing character but I think she gets more credit that she deserves for turning the show around. It had already introduced Kimberly and Sydney who were already improving the show immensely before she arrived.

Megan didn’t ruin the show which remained one of the best shows ever IMO. Instead, she very realistically portrayed the super annoying inappropriately young second wife that a character like Don would totally have married too quickly if he were a real person.

I think this is true and that Meghan isn't meant to be liked. She isn't the ideal beauty that Betty was at the same age, and even the sexy French thing is just Quebecois.

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So many shows should have just ended instead of bringing in a new wave of characters to keep it going.

Little House on the Prairie
ER
Walking Dead
Grey’s Anatomy
Friday Night Lights

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Anonymous wrote:Dee Dualla once she hooked up with Lee.

Oh yeah, but she's wasn't was bad as Callie beginning a main character.

Fecking Callie.

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Anonymous wrote:New Aunt Viv

^^THIS. Worst tv character betrayal of ALL TIME people!

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The replacement Greg on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. Skylar is a good singer, but a very meh actor, and he and Rachel Bloom didn’t have any chemistry.

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Anonymous wrote:Every scene with the shrink on The Sopranos ("Dr Melfi" played by Lorraine Bracco).

Every scene with the shrink on Billions ("Wendy Rhoades" played by Maggie Siff).

Truly insufferable.

+1 on the Sopranos. Brought the episode to a screeching halt and was sooo boring.

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Anonymous wrote:Chrissy on Growing Pains - didn’t fit in with the family at all

Creed on The Office - he just wasn’t funny and was pointless

Shut your mouth. Creed is the best character on the Office. You don't understand him.

Nah there is nothing to understand. He could have been removed from the show and it would have no effect. Some fans of the show made his character into something. Something out of nothing

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