There is nothing that makes a series more enjoyable than compelling characters; whether likable or not, the fictional people that inhabit a show are usually a key element to the plot and provide viewers with an entertaining time in front of the screen.
Over time, countless memorable TV personalities have been introduced to global audiences, some of them easier to love than others. From iconic ’90s personalities likeFriends' Rachel Green to popular anime characters likeNaruto’s Sasuke, these are some of the most universally beloved silver screen characters that Redditors can not bring themselves to like.
10Rachel Green – ‘Friends’ (1994 - 2004)
Jennifer Aniston’sFriendscounterpart is, among many popular TV characters, undoubtedly a fan favorite. From her iconic outfits and hairstyles to her sociable and fun personality, there is much to like about Rachel – or is there?
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When users on Reddit were asked about “well-liked TV characters” that they “actually hate,“Qirri-Addictmentioned Aniston’s famous role. In a response to the comment,Blackkatz713wrote that Rachel is selfish and “only did nice things to help herself or make herself feel better.” Many people on the platform, however, share the opinion thatDavid Schwimmer’s Ross istheworst in the series.
9Alan Harper – ‘Two and a Half Men’ (2003 - 2015)
Played byJon Cryer, theTwo and a Half Mencharacter is the bubbly and energetic type of dad that will likely appeal to the vast majority of viewers. Even so, Redditors have their own fair share of criticism towards the Cryer’s well-known and liked role (and aren’t afraid to write it down for everyone to see).
With many votes from other Redditors in their comment,magpyredescribes the character as “whiny,” “self-entitled,” and “judgemental.” AnotherReddit useradded that he “became a total creep and a perv” towards the last few seasons.
8Dennis Reynolds – ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ (2005 - )
While many people see Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton) as a totally funny and likable character (despite his dark and somewhat mysterious personality) from thelong-running live action sitcomIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the character seemingly fails to impress several users on the platform.
Redditorscould not resist quoting some of the funniest and most memorable lines from the show after a user resorted to a popular quote to mention the character in a thread about “well-liked TV [characters] that you actually hate.” “He plays that character so convincingly,“Mrs3anwsaid. “I love how all of them are terrible people,” anow-deleted Redditorcommented.
7Sasuke – ‘Naruto’ (2002 - 2007)
Created byMasashi Kishimoto, this well-writtenNarutocharacter is smart, ambitious, and arrogant to some degree. Although Sasuke is a complex personality that has a big impact on some fans of the anime, others aren’t the least charmed by the character; in fact, it’s quite the opposite.
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Anow-deleted Redditorproceeded to list a few disagreeable things that Sasuke has done: “He deserted the village, finally achieved his goal, and then says that he’ll destroy the village.” AnotherRedditorwrote that they did not understand why all their friends liked the character when he is obviously “the WORST” after finally watching the show recently.
6Gina Linetti – ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ (2013 - 2021)
Brooklyn Nine-Niceis a fun police procedural sitcom that has managed to steal many people’s hearts, and that is undoubtedly due to its characters.Chelsea Perettibrings the sarcastic and uncaringGina Linetti to life inBrooklyn Nine-Nine. Gina may not be everyone’s favorite, but there she counts on a good number of fans rooting for her.
“Straight to bullying people she worked with. NOT funny,” anow-deleted Redditorremarked in a comment with which many agreed, includingAgentSnipe8863, who analyses the character trope that is becoming “common” in sitcoms. “The unrepentant jerk who every character still likes for some reason and they never face any consequences for their behavior,” they wrote.
5Rory Gilmore – ‘Gilmore Girls’ (2000 - 2007)
Alexis Bledel’s Rory Gilmore is all over the internet – you will find her both in aesthetic TikTok edits and Pinterest mood boards. With a reliable and loyal personality, theGilmore Girlscharacter is a perfectionist and has a determined, sarcastic personality. However, although Rory comes off as really likable in the first season, her character development falls a bit short.
In a very long and passionate essay,quikonthedrawllists all the reasons why Rory Gilmore is a horrible character (during the first three seasons), saying they “hate Rory so much” and highlighting the way she treats her first boyfriend Dean (Jared Padalecki). “Oh, Rory gets much worse. Just wait until you get to the short sequel series they released a few years ago. Absolute spoiled, selfish brat even as an adult,“Pirouette1209comments.
4Ray Barone – ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ (1996 - 2005)
Ray Barone (Ray Romano) is a highly energetic and child-like character that always finds a way to run away from his responsibilities. Nevertheless, Romano’s on-screen counterpart has a big fanbase among TV show enjoyers.
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It truly seems that notEverybody Loves Raymond.“Everybody loves the guy,“shaft6969said. “Not me though. Not me.” In a reply comment, a user highlighted that everybody knows that Robert (Brad Garrett) is the superior character: “100% pure angel,“beepbeepnicolaremarked.
3Sheldon Cooper – ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (2007 - 2019)
The Big Bang Theoryis one of the most treasured shows of its genre, and Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) is by far the most popular character in the series.Parson’s highly intelligent TV characteris also slightly childish, and tends to be stubborn and selfish – but that does not stop viewers from loving him.
Some Redditors, however, don’t have a lot of good things to say about the character (or the series, as it seems). “I kind of like the show, but it’s reliant on everyone putting up with Sheldon’s bulls**t,“Sprinklypoocommented.
2Everyone – ‘How I Met Your Mother’ (2005 - 2014)
AlthoughBarney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) is technically the most popularHow I Met Your Mothercharacter, the seriesdoes a great job of properly introducing viewers to the fictional friend group and shining a light on the personalities of each individual.
Still, they all turn out to be pretty unlikeable – at least according to users on the platform. Although the audience agrees that Lily (Alyson Hannigan) is the worst character in the series. “I realized that not a single one of those people is a good person. Lily is absolutely the worst, but none of the other ones are particularly decent human beings either,“SalemScoutsaid.
1Phyllis Vance – ‘The Office’ (2005 - 2013)
Dunder Mifflin’s Sales Representative(Phyllis Smith) is a quiet character that lacks self-esteem, but that does not stop her from thoroughly enjoying gossip and being secretly eccentric.
Phyllis fromThe Officetakes home the award for least liked character. On the platform, aRedditorwrote about how the character is constantly talking about everyone behind their backs and “gives backhanded compliments to your face,” proceeding to hide “behind the ‘sweet older lady’ shtick.”
