10 TV Characters Who Were Meant to Be Minor But Took Over the Show

Описание: Some TV characters are carefully planned as the stars of the show… and then there are the happy accidents. In this video, we’re counting down 10 TV characters who were meant to be minor but completely took over the show. These were the sidekicks, neighbors, nerds, and short-term villains who stole the spotlight and rewrote TV history.

From Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on Happy Days and Alex P. Keaton on Family Ties to Steve Urkel on Family Matters and Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, we’re revisiting the moments when the supposed “supporting cast” became the main event. We’ll also dive into fan-favorite scene stealers like Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, President Jed Bartlet from The West Wing, and J.J. Evans from Good Times, plus comedy icons Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld and Dr. Frasier Crane, who went from a side character on Cheers to leading his own hit series.

And then there’s the ultimate example: Xena, who started as a villain on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys before spinning off into Xena: Warrior Princess and becoming a ’90s TV legend in her own right. These characters weren’t supposed to dominate the story, but fan reactions, breakout performances, and huge cultural impact pushed them front and center.

If you love retro TV, classic sitcoms, and ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s nostalgia, this countdown is for you. Let us know in the comments which “minor” TV characters you think stole the show on your favorite series.

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