Excellent TV shows are tough to maintain in an industry crowded with tons of series competing with one another to stay in the game.
<p>However, when it comes to a television show's lifespan, it doesn't matter how exceptional the writing and talent are. </p><p>As long as the audience keeps coming back season after season, the show is a success.</p><p>But what good is a show's success if it fails to captivate fans and the writing does not live up to the quality that initially wowed viewers in the beginning?<br></p><p><strong>Curious to hear about the audience's take, Redditor <a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/RedWestern/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">RedWestern</a> asked:</strong><br></p><blockquote><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">"Which TV show got too big for its boots?"</a></blockquote> <img alt="" src="https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/img/renderTimingPixel.png">
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Superheroes, Castles, And Bloodsuckers
<p>Everyone loves superheroes and villains; witches and fairies; and vampires. </p><p>Speaking of vampires, some Redditors thought these shows sucked towards later seasons.</p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_36" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Saving Cheerleaders
<p>"Is it fair to say Heroes. I love the show, but it was wack for like the last two seasons. The reboot was just I don't know what that was."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gntutuo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MurderGiraffe19<br></a></p><p>"Remember when Peter took his girlfriend to the future, and then just left her there?"</p><p>"Honestly, my biggest issue was when they started nerfing Peter and Sylar. They had become a little too powerful since they could collect powers, but the way they kept trying to do it was just lazy writing."</p><p>"Season 2 also had the really annoying Nissan Rogue product placement -- which only contrasted with how well they did the Versa in Season 1."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnu5r80?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">xaanthar</a><br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_2" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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That Fairy Tale Show
<p>"Once Upon a Time- interesting concept, poor execution down the line."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gntppt2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seichonaut<br></a></p><p>"Every season we had to deal with yet another memory wipe."</p><p>"That got old fast."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnu5gfd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EmperorOfFabulous</a><br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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They Say It Sucked Towards The End
<p>"I loved True Blood but man it went wayy off the rails especially the last couple seasons."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gntkugg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">smithshelbyk</a></p><p>"They crammed so much into that show Im still amazed Batman didn't make a cameo."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gntr4e3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supraman83</a><br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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When Thrilling Dramas Lose Steam
<p>The following shows set a high bar for themselves when they had a solid and engaging first season. </p><p>These shows hit the ground running and were a huge adrenaline rush but eventually struggled to keep their momentum going. </p><p>Because where else can you go after you triumphantly bust out of prison at the end of a thrilling season? Why, start over in another prison, of course.<br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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That Escape Show
<p>"Prison Break. They kept having to break out of prison every two seasons."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnu0fbz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Logical_Acid<br></a></p><p>"It should have ended after 1 season and a successful escape."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnuleog?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">codog180</a><br></p>That Political Drama
<p>"House of Cards should have ended after season two."</p><p>"I don't know if they ran out of ideas or what but if Frank Underwood went from being some sort of political super genius to one of the dumbest mother f'kers."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnud8lx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Roushfan5</a><br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_6" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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The Marijuana Mom
<p>"Weeds. Once she left the burbs the whole premise was lost and it went off the rails."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnudv2x?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shunmybuns</a></p><p>"It was pretty predictable that Nancy would f'k her way out of whatever new situation they were in, the only question was occasionally with whom. Her vagina became the most boring deus ex machina."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnv86v1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">crabbynico</a><br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Those Crazy Plastic Surgeons
<p>"Nip/Tuck for me. Man. First three seasons were just fantastic. After that, just went for shock and trash."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnu70jr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">buttsandbourbon69<br></a></p><p>"It's when they moved to LA and for some reason Kimber and Matt came as well. In fact, Kimber was a shoehorned in character and I don't know why they kept her around for as long as they did. I have lots of good memories of that show as it was always crazy town banana pants, but yeah, sh*t got whack."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnufka8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">edexleyshotgun</a><br></p><div data-conversation-spotlight style="min-height:90px"></div>
Sitcoms
<p>Even comedies struggle to keep the audience laughing. </p><p>One show found a "good place" in the TV ratings for a strong 4th season finish while the other struggled to keep fans from feeling like they were being punk'd.<br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_8" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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That Afterlife Show
<p>"The Good Place is an example of a show that felt like it had at least a solid outline for the series and knew it would need to end."</p><p>"I find that in general, I prefer series with that sort of a plan. I've lost interests in entire genres because they just rehashed similar story arcs over and over. The arcs may have had a plan but there wasn't one for the series or the characters. And trying to shoehorn character development into that model generally doesn't work for me."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnvcslr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">splynncryth</a><br></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_9" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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End Of An Era
<p>"That 70s Show after Jackie & Hyde brokeup, Eric & Kelso left, and Donna became blonde. Wtf."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnv1etq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ray-banwo-man</a></p><p>"can't believe i had to scroll this far for this. The seasons where Eric is gone, but everyone still hangs out in the basement.... were tough. Red and Kitty carried the show. The 8th season was painful."</p><p>– <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lm7abp/which_tv_show_got_too_big_for_its_boots/gnvb037?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PleasantSalad</a><br></p><p>A show failing to keep audiences engaged is due to a number of reasons – one of which is due to a showrunner leaving the series they created for other auspicious projects. </p><p>Writers have the pressure of being trusted to maintain the integrity of story themes and character arcs as the highly-rated shows they are assigned to get renewed every year. </p><p>While some shows successfully avoid the pitfalls of being a long-running show; other critically-acclaimed series just wind up falling flat and get dragged on for another wretched season. </p><p>Excellent ratings don't always equal quality, unfortunately.<br></p>
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People Explain Which Side Characters Deserved More Of The Spotlight Than The Main Character
February 16 | 2021
Be it a novel, play, television show, or movie, it has a protagonist.
Because, frankly, it needs one. The main character provides the lens through which we watch the action, and their emotional journey through some conflict is what drives the whole plot.
<p>But let's face it, the main plot isn't automatically the audience's favorite part of the story. Humans being humans, we love animated people full of relatable quirks and entertaining outbursts--true characters. </p><p>And sometimes, the creator of the story has far more freedom with side characters whose every experience won't chaotically veer the plot off into different directions every second.</p><p>Nonetheless, we often walk away most thrilled by those side characters above all else. </p><p>Necessary-Spinach 182 asked, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">"What side character deserved more spotlight than the main character?"</a></p>
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<p>For some Redditors, they wanted more light shed on a side character's back story. </p><p>Given only a fascinating tidbit that offered a window into a whole unexplored world, they imagined entire other movies where the side character could be a star with a plot of their own. </p>
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A Cat With Plenty to SayÂ
<p>"This is gonna sound weird but Salem from the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch. His character was just a goofy talking cat most of the time and the few times we saw his backstory it was really interesting."</p><p>"I just feel like he was underutilized but I haven't seen the new series so they might be paying more attention to him."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmn0h88?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">rubicks56</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_2" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Best Voice, Best Story, Biggest SnubÂ
<p>"Santana Lopez from Glee - she could do 'Don't Rain on my Parade' but Rachel Berry could <em>never</em> do 'Valerie' or 'Me against the Music'"</p><p>Also her story line was by far the most interesting, her arc was the most fully realised, and she had snark for days (RIP Naya Rivera)"</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmmp4vc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">TieYourTubesIdiot</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Throne GapsÂ
<p>"Tormund Giantsbane" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmlxxmm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Aykhancho</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"He was my favorite character! And he really reminds me of my brother" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmo5x3a?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">natsugrayerza</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Agreed but Brianne of Tarth has to be there absolutely. that is a loose end that's going to haunt me for the rest of my days" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmna0xs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">iCantliveOnCrumbsOfD</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Plenty of Katniss' Out There
<p>"I wanted to know more background info about the other tributes in the Hunger Games. It was in Katniss' POV so it wasn't that prominent, but it would still be interesting." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmn1gfp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">GiseleDamas</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Me too. I would have loved to see stuff from Cato's perspective in the first movie. And how the kids from the higher districts where forced to train for the games ever since they where children." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmnxdjo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">JackSparrowscompass</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I thought I was gonna hate the prequel but I actually ended up loving it. Lucy Gray Baird is an incredibly interesting character. Snow is still a psychopath but that isn't exactly shocking" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmnoojp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">smol_lydia</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Rewarding LoyaltyÂ
<p>"I'm not sure how many people watched Ben 10 before the reboot but I feel like Ben's cousin Gwen deserves some recognition."</p><p>"People who watched the show tend to focus more on Ben and his aliens since they are the main characters of the show, but Gwen deserves equal recognition because she's been a very loyal cousin who is willing to do everything she could to defend and fight along with his cousin at all times."</p><p>"She went through serious character development going from a kid who was jealous and liking to pick on her cousin and then grew up into this bada** who proved to be much useful whenever she's not around her cousin. Kevin and Grandpa Max deserve credit as well."</p><p>"Kevin and Ben pretty much had one of the best enemy-turned ally relationships in a show and Grandpa Max was pretty much a father and mentor to Ben who took what he learned from him in order to become a better hero."</p><p>"The thing I love most about this show is how tackles character development well and yes the side characters were very interesting and important in their own way."</p>The Namesake
<p>"Zelda needs her own game about the missing years in OoT when Link is gone and she becomes Sheik and leads an insurgency with Impa as her Alfred." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmndkxf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Wazula42</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I mean it <em>is</em> called Legend of Zelda. They should definitely make a game about her. It would be awesome!" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmnqho2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Monkey6518</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_6" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Probing the Depths Of Space and TimeÂ
<p>"Doc Brown from Back to the Future. He's had much more adventures off camera than Marty did on camera. The thirty years between 1955 and 1985."</p><p>"The unknown period he was adventuring in time and space off camera between when he disappeared from the <del>Twin</del> Lone Pine mall and his reappearance at Marty's house at the end of the first film."</p><p>"His time in the 1880s before and after Marty's arrival and departure. His subsequent building of a new time travel machine in a locomotive and his adventures after the series finale."</p><p>"There's a lot of untold stories of Doc Brown that I'd love to see on the silver screen."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmnyprk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">II_Confused</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Clear Frontrunner
<p>"Spencer from iCarly" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmlwsnw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Agroskater</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"He was definitely the best character in the whole show. I'd probably watch a series with him and Freddie in it if they did one. The fencing episode with them was one of my favourites :)" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmn7gy8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ArtemisFowlbooks_07</a><br></p><div data-conversation-spotlight style="min-height:90px"></div>
A Small Business Spinoff
<p>"I binged True Blood recently so it's in front of my brain: Eric Northman and Pam. Sookie got annoying. Bill was an a**hole."</p><p>"One of the plot points of the show was that they ran afoul of the vampire authority and were sentenced to run a video rental store in the 1980s and 90s. I would 100% watch Eric and Pam run a video rental store."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmmg65m?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ConnieLingus24</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_8" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>Others highlighted the characters who always managed to steal the hearts and laughs of viewers every time they appeared on screen. </p><p>These characters were simply so entertaining that audiences always could have used some more. </p>
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Line After LineÂ
<p>'Falstaff from Henry IV."</p><p>"Dude was putting out banger lines every scene. So interesting they had to kill him between plays because everyone was like 'IDGAF about anyone not named Falstaff.'"</p><p>"Shoutout to all the Shakespeare and literary nerds out there."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmmjsus?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Onepopcornman</a></p>Prime Shenanigans
<p>"Andy from Parks and Rec, his shenanigans could have easily been a spin-off series with April." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmna7d9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">misslemom9</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"If you're going to do a Parks and Rec spinoff, and you can get Crisp Rat back for it, you have to go for the Agent Macklin: FBI feature film. Anything else is a waste." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmo5yb8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">WhatVengeanceMeans</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_10" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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A Significant Late AdditionÂ
<p>"Niles Crane. I don't know if the show would work with him as the main character without significant modifications, but he's consistently my favorite part of nearly every episode." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmnugeo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">merupu8352</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"It's amazing to think that they had no plans for Frasier to have a brother when they were developing the show."</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"It's only because someone in casting saw David Hyde Pierce's headshot and said 'hey, this guy looks like he could be Frasier's brother' and they gave him a screentest on a whim that they realised what a goldmine of a concept that was."</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I honestly doubt Frasier would have lasted more than a season if Niles wasn't a character." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmp09fd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">jetsam_honking</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_11" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>And finally, some characters only appeared for a single moment or two, but really turned heads during the brief snippet. </p><p>Sometimes it only takes one amazing joke or a heartfelt moment to leave the whole crowd wondering what could have been. </p>
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We've All Quoted ItÂ
<p>"frozone from the incredibles" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmmfyyx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">thatswhat_shesaid1</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Where he can find his motherfu**ing super suit" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmo6zqv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">derthert123</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Absolutely agree with this. He had their back in both movies, a great friend to the family. They just didn't give him enough." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmodw7o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">makeme84</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_13" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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One of Many Pursuers
<p>"James Norrington" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmm39bx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">myhamsterisajerk</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"For anyone wondering, this is the admiral that is persuing Captain Jack Sparrow in the original movie, <a href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ca/e9/fa/cae9facdc85b06a16fdfb200cca45764.jpg" target="_blank">who is the other side of this iconic exchange</a>" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmnhn9e?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">boopboopadoopity</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Norrington seriously had so much potential. Then he met Bootstrap Bill. We all know how that ended. I kinda wish we saw more of him when he was temporarily a pirate." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmn2pxf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">StarWarsCrazy1</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmm39bx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>"COMMODORE Norrington, as he is now known." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmo690u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">hazzzaa85</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_14" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Jockeying For Position
<p>"Sarah Lynn in Bojack Horseman."</p><p>"Plus the criminally underrated Officer Meow Meow Fuzzyface."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmncpaf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ViperKira</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_15" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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The Promise of a SongÂ
<p>"I would have LOVED if Mulan 1998 focused more on the friendship between Mulan, Ling, Yao, and Chien-po. I really liked how they seemed to bond after Mulan got the arrow and the three started including her in things, like joking around each other during A Girl Worth Fighting For."</p><p>"And how they immediately followed Mulan when they said she had an idea. I wish there was more screentime for the four of them. Their dynamics are so fun."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/lfhwcp/what_side_character_deserved_more_spotlight_than/gmne1qh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Minimum-Cauliflower2</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_16" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>Think back to your favorite movies and shows. Can you recall a character that really stole the show for you? For me, it's without a doubt Cameron from <em>Ferris Bueller's Day Off. </em></p><p>His relentless anxious fidgeting is the closest I have to a spirit animal. </p><p>Want to "know" more? Never miss another big, odd, funny, or heartbreaking moment again. Sign up for the Knowable newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/knowable/knowable-newsletter-in-content" target="_blank">here</a>.<br></p>
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Movies and television shows are supposed to be forms of entertainment that work by suspending us in a different world for a while. We, as the audience, are just supposed to kick back and enjoy.
But admit it, we've all been watching something and just decided "NOPE!"
<p><strong>One Reddit user asked: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/" target="_blank">What instantly ruins a movie/series for you?</a></p>
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<p>Look, we're not saying Reddit is full of deliciously petty Betties, but some of the reasons people stop watching things have us legitimately cracking up over here. </p><p>Look at these responses</p>
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<p>If you've spent any length of time in theater or production, you know it basically breaks down into 2 camps - talent and tech. </p><p>The comments section did pretty much the same thing.</p><p><strong>The "talent" crowd had major complaints about acting, writing, plot, etc. </strong></p>
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High Achieving High Schoolers
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTYyOTM2My9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NDY5Mjk3NX0.UMi_B8vKXKl5DN5QXdLCP_8D0mfcm0O_vSpZgBky9JA/img.gif?width=980" id="c306d" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c7612968bd7993aaf4a93012aa8c1c7b" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="500" data-height="242" />stockard channing grease GIFGiphy<p>30 something high school students. </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh9ljc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">catching_comets</a></p><p>To hitch onto this, I'm not a fan of the constant hyper-sexualization of teenagers.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh9ljc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>99% of teen dramas could be set in a university. But for some reason Hollywood (or whoever) insists that we watch 25 - 30 year olds pretend to be 16.</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glin8hp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ThisbodyHomebody</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glin8hp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>Yeah Riverdale is a good example. Literally every "teen" on that show is constantly casually drinking and constantly having sex.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gliu6rh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ClownPrinceofLime</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>And most of the characters run some sort of actual business or organization.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glj5kjy?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">wasabi_gamer26</a></p><p>Ahh yes because I too own a bar or run a Biker Club in my teen years.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glj5yui?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">itisthesaint</a></p><p>Oh of course, I myself am currently the manager of a speakeasy and also a whole ass YMCA. I also intern with the FBI in my somehow existing free time.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glj659s?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">wasabi_gamer26</a></p><p>Very relatable. It reminds me of my teen years when I ran a rival criminal enterprise and rum company against my father.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glj6lkr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">clownprinceoflime</a></p>
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Joey
<p>When characters become caricatures of what made them great in the beginning. Prime example is Joey on Friends. Started out as goofy and slightly dumb, ended up functionally brain dead.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glhdju1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">MonkeyDog853</a></p><p>One example that really bugs me is how in an early season he explains to Ross what pets going "to the farm" means, but in a later season he believes Chandler when the duck and chicken went "to the farm."</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gljgvbw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">simpersly</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Forcing The Fireworks
<p>Forced romance. </p><p>Especially in western action movies, where there is a male lead, and a hot female side character, who shows no signs of being in to each other, but will always end up kissing in the end.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh72e3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ogger15</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh72e3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>Any TV show that forces romance on the main characters. </p><p>You guys have been cool for a few years now all of a sudden you love each other? And you're cops, doctors, firemen, etc? That sh*t don't fly in the real world. </p><p>Just stick to shooting bad guys and killing about 30 without any police inquiry or administrative leave. Oh wait. That really does happen.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gljqe4w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">metabolicperp</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gljqe4w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>That Riddick movie where Vin Diesel is just sooooo sexy that even the lesbian goes straight for him, lmao.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gli2r1l?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">westphall</a></p>Accentuate The Positive?Â
<p>When the actors can't do the accent of the place they're supposed to be from accurately. Just hire a person from the area. It's so stupid, but once I pick up on it I can't stop focusing on it. It's so distracting.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh5m3k?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">pinetreecountry</a></p><p>Even worse is when actors/actresses start of a show/movie with one accent but slowly over the duration of the show revert to their native accents. And then never use the proper accent again.</p><p>Also! When there are families where every member grew up together (within the context of the show) but everyone has a different regional accent.</p><p>Bogus.</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glhgvul?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Deswizard</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glhgvul?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>Petyr Baelish changing his accent every single season of Game of Thrones!</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gligsie?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">optsynseco</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_6" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Just Kill Them Already!Â
<p>"If you kill him, you'll become just like him!"</p><p>So all those countless goons that were slaughtered don't count, huh?</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glgy0oc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Evus1999</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glgy0oc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>What bugs me about this trope is that it ignores the innocent people who are almost definitely going to die if you don't kill the big baddie. </p><p>Killing for vengeance or justice might be subject to debate, but killing a certifiably-bad person to stop innocent people from getting killed is not.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glhq4c4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Forq2</a></p><p>My favorite episode of the Mighty Max cartoon was the one where Norman was fighting the guy that killed Norman's father. He has the bad guy backed up to the edge of a cliff and the bad guy says "if you kill me, you'll be just like me"</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glhq4c4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>Norman says "I can live with that" and shoves him over the edge</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glgy2mn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">bdmorrungf</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p><strong>The "tech" crowd had an awful lot to say, too. </strong></p>
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Sound Shenanigans
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<p>Ugh! This!</p><p>Nothing yanks me out of a film more than having to play DJ.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glj600g?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">WaffleHouseNeedsWifi</a></p><p>This, definitely. Or when the score is too loud compared to the dialogue.</p><p>I wind up having to really concentrate to pick out the words while some bullshit string section saws away mindlessly, ugh. When I watch at home I turn the volume down to virtually nothing and watch with closed captioning on to avoid the auditory overload.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glj7xjb?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">adjustedlatitude</a></p>
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Product Placement
<p>Blatant product placement. It works in certain situations, but when it's "in your face" or overdone, it's distracting. Count the logos in Man of Steel or that shiny new Hyundai Tucson in the Walking Dead that never gets guts on it or dust on it for a couple of seasons.</p><p>- <a href="Blatant product placement. It works in certain situations, but when it's "in your face" or overdone, it's distracting. Count the logos in Man of Steel or that shiny new Hyundai Tucson in the Walking Dead that never gets guts on it or dust on it for a couple of seasons." target="_blank">love-to-the-yar</a></p><p><a href="Blatant product placement. It works in certain situations, but when it's "in your face" or overdone, it's distracting. Count the logos in Man of Steel or that shiny new Hyundai Tucson in the Walking Dead that never gets guts on it or dust on it for a couple of seasons." target="_blank"></a>Michael Bay pretty does this a lot and is pretty unapologetic about it in the Armageddon commentary.</p><p>"Yeah it doesn't even fit Liv Tyler's character that she would have that car, but they gave me a lot of money, and that's money I can use for more special effects.."</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gli9nnt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">3-Dman</a></p><p>The worst I ever saw was in Bones</p><p>"Wow Angela, a Prius? I didn't take you for the type".</p><p>"As an artist, I love the spacious cargo area and fold-down seating, perfect for bringing my next piece to the gallery. And the back up camera makes pulling into the loading dock a snap!"</p><p>Then she shows off the lane assist and they get arrested for drunk driving.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glj9t0g?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">akefay</a></p>
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<p>One of the Paranormal Activity movies was awful with it.</p><p>"Guys, I heard something. Let's turn on the XBOX KINECT and see what it shows us."</p><p>What's going on guys? -- "We just found a ghost using our XBOX KINECT!"</p><p>"I'm so startled! Let's turn on the XBOX KINECT to lessen our startledness."</p><p>It's been awhile since I've seen it, but those might be direct quotes.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glio2zs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ipeelavalampgoo</a></p>
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Shakycam
<p>Action sequences filmed in Shakycam. </p><p>I'm looking at you, Paul Greengrass, or at least I would be if the picture would stabilize for just a second.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh08gs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">jwelshuck</a></p><p>When I went to see the hunger games and they already had shaky cam for when Katniss was just <em>jogging</em> I went, "Oh no...."</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gljsdat?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">your-yogurt</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gljsdat?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>That's why I just can't stand the "found footage" style of movie. </p><p>Like so many rave over the first Blair Witch and scorn the second but to be honest I prefer the second simply because it doesn't give me a headache from the bouncing around of the camera.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glkhrga?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">CascadingFirelight </a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_12" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Justin
<p>When it has been adapted from a book and they change things. When doing what was in the book did would have been just as easy or easier to replicate on screen. I will still give all adaptations a chance before dismissing them. E.g. The Passage series by Justin Cronin. Loved the books, but the Fox series changed people's race, gender, and literal storylines. Why? </p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glgya5a?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">keanureevestookmydog</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_13" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Boring
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTY1OTcwNC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3MjM5NzEzOX0.OXvnv-4jeoWG9JMhKfv7LkkmvUFTgel0GpxcF09yddo/img.gif?width=980" id="dc909" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="235f3968f98086a534202a24aeff2369" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="234" />Work From Home Kids GIF by MOODMANGiphy<p>When fun characters have kids and their whole role gets reduced to being parents. </p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh81fw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ilikesarcasticpeople</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_14" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Titans
<p>I know I shouldn't be bothered by this, but the fans usually ruin the show for me.</p><p>I'm watching Attack on Titan Season 4 right now, and the fans are berating the animators for using CGI when they only had like 10 months to make the season while other seasons had much longer, and they're sending death threats to the creator for - I kid you not - the MUSIC choice in one of the episodes.</p><p>I love the show but boy do the fans make me feel like I'm supporting something that's not worth supporting, which I know is incorrect, but it just bugs me. </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glhkmny?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ChonkyRaccoon34</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_15" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Kill the Killer
<p>Not killing the serial killer.</p><p>You know, that scene where the serial killer is knocked out and the main characters start running instead of hitting his head with a f*cking hammer.</p><p><em><strong>Edit: </strong></em>Or shooting him right in the head. </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gli12zd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">DaKillerFreakShow</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_16" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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babies...
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTY1OTcxNi9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNzExNDk1M30.vhucVEGtsu12EUIRTHl025c9U0KqakJeeJRsr3g8tDY/img.gif?width=980" id="8d39f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="be63f488bfbfe18ccca899d16e342116" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="256" />raising arizona babies GIFGiphy<p>When the childfree character, suddenly decides to have kids. Like wtf this happens in every show. Big Bang Theory with Penny. Even a progressive show like Brooklyn Nine-Nine with Jake and Gina not wanting kids at first then having them. </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh3np1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">CrazyMiith</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_17" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Just Go
<p>Series mainly for me. Shows that have longer episodes but when the episode is just talking about stuff that is irrelevant, something we already know, or dragging conversations out when they could of ended a while ago. </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh0wdi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Oscer560</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh0wdi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>I feel this with the border patrol series. If they covered each case beginning to end it would only be a quarter as long. Instead they have 3 stories in parallel, but when changing between each one they throw in a recap, for every scene. </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glhco9u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ChalkOtter</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_18" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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The Good, the Bad
<p>In films: Convoluted circumstances of getting together.</p><p>In series: Characters making the same mistakes and never learning from them - Nurse Jackie going back on drugs, The Flash where Barry goes back in time to mess with the time line Again.</p><p>Poor Writing: Sorry, how many times did the H50 writers crap all over Danny William's character to make Steve look good? </p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh4bfs?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">AcrossTheMilkySeas</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_19" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Brain Games
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTY1OTcyMy9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MjM3Nzg3OX0.FJpN65NeLisymhdf4mg79t6bLadu7dza2kBgpObCDxk/img.gif?width=980" id="38197" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="be9f3470c531a2de86c03d917f71e159" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="480" />Brain Amnesia GIF by William GarrattGiphy<p>Episodes where some or all characters forget all their memories and lives and are put into a new alternate reality and slowly figure it out to escape back to their original lives.</p><p>Those sort of episodes are the kind I never get through. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glh2z11?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plebbadeb</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_20" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Screenshots
<p>Trailers.</p><p>No seriously, stop showing us three seconds of every scene in the film. Now I know what to expect as soon as we enter a location because I recognize it as "the cave with that fight scene" or "the office where they were making out" or "that cliff that she almost falls off". The second the scene opens I know where it's headed now if I watched the trailer. and that SUCKS! </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/gliat8b?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">mjd188</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_21" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Do it Right
<p>'Representation'</p><p>When movies shoehorn in representation for no valid reason. "This character is gay" The character will never act on it, and it adds nothing to the conflict. "This character is gay" can do good things for a plot. For something like a murder mystery, it could change everything about the case. </p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_22" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>But more often than not, it gets shoved in so they can tout it about on twitter and show off how 'progressive' and 'inclusive' their media is. It's so incredibly frustrating. I just want to see good tv, I want an interesting story. Instead, I've burned half an hour on virtue signaling television that has added nothing to the story, which is kind of the only thing I am there for.</p>
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<p>I hate poor representation of characters in media, especially when it is done solely to draw in an audience, rather than tell a story. Just represent characters as is appropriate to the character, not the audience. Look at Critical Role, a wonderful web series. The characters portrayed feel alive, and at least one off the top of my head is blatantly gay, but it is in character for her. It works. This kind of thing can be done, but the media repeatedly does it incorrectly, all to pander to a group they don't understand. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/l99zy9/what_instantly_ruins_a_movieseries_for_you/glip9wk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Irish-Fritter</a></p>
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<p><br></p><p>So now that you've read what everyone else has to say, I'm going to confess that I'm a big "tech" person when it comes to this. I can forgive ridiculous plot points, insufferable Mary Sue characters, and loose ends like WHOA. </p><p>But let one boom mic drop into the shot or have something on set be out of place and I pick up on it right away. There is an episode of the original American Gladiators that I distinctly remember from childhood because one of the obstacles was starting to come apart and I was upset that I couldn't put my hand through the TV and fix it. </p><p>Want to "know" more? Never miss another big, odd, funny, or heartbreaking moment again. Sign up for the Knowable newsletter <a href="https://mailchi.mp/knowable/knowable-newsletter-in-content" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
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People Describe The Worst Thing A 'Good Guy' Has Ever Done In A Children's Movie Or Show
January 21 | 2021
We go hard on A Goofy Movie around here. Tevin Campbell as Powerline is the real King of Pop 'round these parts. The perfect cast is standard choreography
I needed to tell you all that so you understood it is not an attack on the movie when I say Max sucked.
<p>He did, and as kids we all totally got it and rooted for him. We were wrong. We were jerks. Who does that!?! Any of that!?!</p>
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<p>The lies were ridiculous, never would have been sustainable even without Goofy playing the "lame dad" role, and the fact that it worked out is evidence of what a dope father Goofy is.</p><p>Glad it did, though, because the concert was EPIC.</p><p>One Reddit user asked:</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/" target="_blank">What's the worst thing a "good guy" ever did in a children's movie or show?</a></p><p>Wrecking school property, deceiving everyone, sabotaging a trip, being a terrible person to your only parent, traumatizing innocent people just out looking to have some rodent-themed fun, and destroying a vehicle ... ... ... honestly are pretty standard behavior for "good guys."</p>
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Peter Pan
<p>Tink in Peter Pan is an absolute monster. She tried to get the Lost Boys to murder Wendy. The whole film is full of abhorrent morality.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnjmez?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Enochuout</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnjmez?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>To be fair, this is an older fairy story; and while still in the modern age was far back enough that they hadnt fully sanitized the stories into cutesy BS. There is still danger and risk and sinister things lurking in the edges of the world and the hearts of some characters.</p><p>Tink is a <em>fairy</em>, she is fey and so is her morality. </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjodddt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Considered_Dissent</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_2" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Kids In Cages
<p>Lab Rats. The dad/inventor kept the kids in CAGES and it wasn't until he married and got a stepson that they got rescued. Then everyone was all, "oh well, good times!"</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjn38dv?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">WeaverOfCloth</a></p><p>yeah, and don't forget that the main characters constantly physically harass their nonsuperpowered foster brother, even after he gets superpowers, otherwise, pretty good show.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnqrx1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">bigbrainedidiot777</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Walled Up Alive
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTUxMTM3NC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MjUyMTc0OH0.9hvoLCUVK3SCP18ptT2oK3vcJK2_Y6XGEc6wWLt4emU/img.gif?width=980" id="3c674" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="5097f2e2bd3d49134224904891f6d8c7" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="320" data-height="240" />thomas GIFGiphy<p>The Fat Controller in Thomas the Tank Engine bricking up Henry the green train.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjmusxo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">jennyrob669</a></p><p>All Henry wanted was a coat of waterproof paint or a break from work till the rain stopped.</p><p>Nope, brick up the tunnel and take up the tracks. '</p><p>F*ck you engine, you work for me!</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjna9zl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">FatNino</a></p><p>Came here for this! Lol. The look on his (it's?) poor face. Gets me every time. </p><p>Nooooo don't brick me in for eternity, I only wanted to keep my paint shiny!!!</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnfzns?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">hidefromthe_sun</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Brain Damage Makes You Perfect
<p>Here's my entry to help get conversation going:</p><p>In the 2005 Disney movie <em>Chicken Little</em>, the school bully, Foxy Loxy, gets teleported by aliens and suffers brain damage resulting in a massive personality change. </p><p>When the aliens move to return her to normal, Runt Of The Litter stops them, saying she was now "perfect". It's then implied the two become romantically involved.</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjlnacn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">HooDooSquad</a></p><p>It was less of a "massive personality change" and more "massive brain damage".</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnv9hd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Satyrane</a></p><p>Yeah. That was super creepy. He was basically attracted to her because she got an accidental lobotomy. That's some pretty predatory behavior if you ask me</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnv3h8?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">anoncoolguy69</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Wizard Woes
<p>In Wizards of Waverly Place the whole concept of the Family Wizard Competition is super f*cked up and immoral. </p><p>Basically when all the children of a family come of age they compete to see who's the best wizard, and the ones who lose are stripped of their powers. Imagine if we have our kids take a vision test and blinded the ones who fail.</p><p>Anyways there was a recurring character who was friends with the main cast who was later revealed to be leading a revolution to overthrow this system. The entire main cast labels her as evil, puts a stop to her plan, and then literally murders her at the end.</p><p>More specifically what happened was that they froze her solid to hold her in place while they transferred her powers. Then the village idiot came and knocked her over by accident, shattering her into pieces. They then proceeded to make jokes about her corpse.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjmwqxj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">StandUpGaming</a><br></p>Gentrifying Lazytown
<p>Sportacus and Stephanie treating Robbie Rotten badly all because he didn't want to be active. </p><p>Let him live in Lazytown in peace!</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjmygjh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Chuckbookworm</a></p><p>Those two came to a place literally called <em>Lazytown</em> and tried to force everyone to be more active and stuff. If anything, Robbie Rotten should've been the hero for trying to maintain how the town should be</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjn6yrd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Truly_Meaningless</a></p><p>Sportacus and Stephanie wanted to establish a 'work will set you free' regime in Lazytown.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjp40ao?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Prof_Black</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_6" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Threat To Society
<p>In the 4th season of Winx Club, the main characters get a new power up, the Believix, and it is a mess. They each get a new power to use at their own discretion. Here is a quick description of what these powers let them do:</p><ul><li>Strength of Life (Bloom): It lets her make people believe in magic and help them overcome their weaknesses. She decides what qualifies as a weakness. She overrides a person's free will to make them believe in magic, which just so happens to make the girls stronger, and rewrite their personality if she doesn't like it.</li><li>Dawn of Light (Stella): It lets her make people more cooperative and accepting. Basically, she overrides another person's free will so they do what she says.</li><li>Breath of the World (Flora): It lets her make people show more appreciation for nature. Nice on paper, but it basically makes people ignore potentially more important tasks, or forego certain technologies, in favor of nature.</li></ul><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_7" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<ul><li>Bright Heart (Musa): This is actually the most normal, because aside from the usual of making people believe in magic, its only other effect is to convince people that they can change.</li><li>Gem of Mind (Tecna): To quote the official description of this ability: "She can use it to make people think correctly..." I think that's enough info. She decides how people should think, and magically imposes that way of thinking onto them.</li><li>Spirit of Courage (Aisha): This is also very basic, the same as the first one with the added bonus of making people braver, but one use in particular rubbed me the wrong way. In one scene, she made a girl walk through a wall of fire to escape a burning building. The girl with water magic, just made a girl walk through fire. The girl with water magic whose best friend is on the way to becoming an insufferable Mary Sue, and whose fire magic can extinguish any flame with a snap of her fingers. There was literally no need to endanger that girl like that. They had two people on scene who could have not only saved the building, but also all six of them could have repaired it with magic.</li></ul><p>Overall, those girls are a threat to society. They're emotionally unstable, have 0 coping mechanisms for when they get sad, and are basically demigods. It starts in S1. Bloom impersonates a foreign dignitary to sneak into an elite school. And Stella just brings random people to the magic dimension.</p><p>Also, at one point she used magic to disguise herself as a street cleaner, don't remember the context, but she then turned Bloom into a broom.</p><p>Musa once saw her boyfriend with another woman, and she just ran away crying like a kid. She has sound-based powers, she could have easily listened to what they were saying.</p><p>In general, by the end of S3, I found it easiest to just think of the show as a parody of the magical girl genre, and it instantly became much more enjoyable.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjmpeni?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kartoffelkamm</a></p>
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Mrs. Doubtfire
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTUxMTM2OS9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1MzgwNDAzMX0.Dq-VeFDrmpnazICzv1lX8uVKYZ-HQ6TbkWbH0h6NvsU/img.gif?width=980" id="8c908" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="45956993e65b85129871ecd0409e14f8" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="245" data-height="220" />robin williams today GIFGiphy<p>As a kid, you side with Robin Williams. Rewatching it as an adult, the guy was seriously dysfunctional and his wife was absolutely right to divorce him.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjmyr3r?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ChemicalGeekery</a></p><p>He was pretty dysfunctional and didn't provide a great environment for the children until he pretended to be somebody else. He was only a good parent when he pretended to be somebody else. </p><p>It's also super super creepy that he disguised himself to get back into his ex-wife's house.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjngje2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Rows_</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_8" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>It makes me want to rip my hair out that as soon as she divorces him he's immediately able to fix all the things that she was begging for in the first place. Funny how he could manage to clean up the house and discipline his own kids once in a while when he wasn't going to get to have any fun anymore, but it's still too late to help his wife.</p><p>I know it's partly supposed to be about him learning to be a better person but "overworked woman divorces deadbeat husband and has to pay domestic worker to get help with all the basic things he should have been doing in the first place" isn't that heartwarming to me.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnpa4q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">howsthatwork</a></p><p>Totally. </p><p>He keeps getting fired from acting work leaving the mom to support the family, then mocks her for 'choosing her career', makes a huge mess for her to clean up as well, he doesn't take their life seriously and then goes to extreme lengths to remain in the ex- family home</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjnkw6s?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">TruthGumball</a></p>
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Santa Sucks
<p>I apologize if this has already been covered, but Santa Claus is a total a$$hole in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer...</p><p>I can understand the young Reindeer making fun of Rudolph's red nose. Kids are mean and will easily make fun of someone for being different.</p><p>But then Santa walks in... He could have set everyone straight right there. Explained how its our differences that make everyone special and all of that.</p><p>No. </p><p>He readily agrees with everyone that Rudolph is a lost cause and even tells Donner he should be ashamed of his Son's red nose.</p><p>Da f*ck!?</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjmu7j4?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ScotchyT</a></p><p>Until he needs him, then all of a sudden he's part of the group and useful and liked. That's some "fit in or go f*cking die" mess if I ever saw it.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjn5vhw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">therealtidbits</a></p>Dipper's Worst Nightmare
<p>Mable Pines from Gravity Falls constantly obsessing over failed relationships, typically at Dipper's expense.</p><p>Like the time she got Dipper fired from his lifeguarding job</p><p>Or the time she ruined Dipper's chance of getting closer to Wendy</p><p>Or the time she almost got Dipper killed by Gideon</p><p>Or the time she trusted a man who committed identity theft over her brother and almost ended the universe... </p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjybhte?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">JoeJoey2004</a></p><p>Mabel from Gravity falls! </p><p>She forces her brother to give up everything for her every time he comes close to achieving his goals. She only wants boys and is aggressive towards anyone who gets in the way of that, often including Dipper. </p><p>She never learns her lesson and gets away with treating him like a piece of sh*t the whole time.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjsyn4f?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">RedditMZ0901</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_10" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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A Hot Wonka Take
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Scrappy
<p>It's pretty weird how cruel the Mystery Inc are to Scrappy Doo in the 2002 live-action Scooby-Doo movie.</p><p>They literally chuck him out of the van and abandon him in the middle of nowhere! And all because he peed in the van.</p><p>I mean, bear in mind too that Scrappy is a puppy, so he's bound to have accidents as he's at the very least only just starting to be toilet trained.</p><p>That's animal cruelty right there. If that happened in real life, the RSPCA or PETA would come for you before Scrappy had even had chance to starve.</p><p><span></span>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjrz7xm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">DalekBuster523</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_12" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Childhood Trauma
<p>There is no fathomable excuse for Albus Dumbledore to leave Harry Potter in that abusive household for his entire childhood. </p><p>There are many, MANY things that man said and did that makes his 'hero' title very disputable, but that one will always be noteworthy to me.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjrhley?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">mack9dizzy</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_13" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Bad Baymax
<p>Big Hero 6. </p><p>Hiro removing Tadashi's programming from Baymax and sending him to destroy Callahan. He violated Baymax's directives and sent him on a rampage where he nearly killed his teammates.</p><p>Scene sends chills down my spine every time.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/kz8apq/whats_the_worst_thing_a_good_guy_ever_did_in_a/gjqzhn1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Autobubbs</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_14" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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People Break Down The Darkest Moments In Kids Shows That Completely Threw Them Off-Guard
January 11 | 2021
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There is a very good reason why parents should be vigilant with everything their children watch. You never know what hidden mysteries are easter egged in the stories. I remember "The Little Mermaid" scandal about the.... phallic nature of one of the castle towers. Shocking. Remember adults are creating these shows. And every once and awhile something a little more.... PG rated gets slipped in.
Redditor u/Animeking1108 wanted to discuss the several times children's entertainment has been a bit on the edge by asking.... What dark moment in a kid show threw you off-guard?<div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_1"></div>
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Puffed
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQzMjYyMC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNTIzMjk3Mn0.dhvhc-xAaH6IyBweYwQMffNqW1gMmYio7zU6xZGTQJk/img.gif?width=980" id="8eb89" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9d320d1106cd0636bc24db01a2878fc3" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="300" data-height="245" />powerpuff girls animation GIFGiphy<p>The episode of the Power Puff Girls where they go into the future and the entire world was taken over by Him. It was just so dark and creepy, and the tone was completely different from the rest of the show. The episode was called Speed Demon. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gia12s2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">locks_are_paranoid</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_36" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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Alexander...
<p>Pinocchio the Disney version, I haven't watched it in over 20 years. There is a scene after the boys have turned into donkeys. The guy grabs one of the donkeys and asks its name. "My name's Oliver and I want my mother!" "This one can still talk! It's not ready yet!" Then he throws it into the back of the pen and the poor thing whimpers and cowers into the corner. That scene messed me up man.</p><p><em>Edit: </em>The donkey/boy was named Alexander and I also fixed some grammar. </p><p><span></span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9e18d?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">MikeErk67</a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_2" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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To Hell
<p>That Hey Arnold episode where they got stuck on the train to the steal mill and the kids were sure they were going to Hell. After all the coincidences are explained and the episode pretty much ends the ghost train to Hell makes an appearance in an outro song sung by the ghost conductor. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9t7g7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wing3d</a><span></span></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_3" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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The Innards....
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQzMjYyMy9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNzQ4ODQ0NH0.cSAgqrp6_XxWUkUxfqH_ObxQnLKj_W-_5At-khCFuGg/img.gif?width=980" id="3034c" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e6c4559e9734d8829addd5e4a0e2d84d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="360" />angry GIF by NickSplatGiphy<p>There was an episode of Cat-Dog where they went inside out? Or one of them inverted or something so you could see their insides? Freaked me out as a kid. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9tu3b?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ChocolatMintChipmunk</a><span></span></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_4" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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ZIM
<p>Plenty of moments from Invader Zim, but the one that always seems to stand out is the one where Zim systematically hunts down the kids at his school to steal their organs, so that he'd appear more "human."</p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_5" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>Thing is, Zim is a dumba** and has no concept of which organs a human should have, or how many, so he just takes whatever he feels like and ends up a bloated mass of alien flesh filled with multiple human hearts, livers, spleens, etc. It's messed up. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9qxls?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hopesick_2231</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9qxls/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">5</a></p>
Unholy Matrimony
<p>Remember the 'Hey Arnold' episode about the Ghost Bride?! Holy cow that one was creepy as hell.</p><p>Gerald tells a story about a bride who wanted to get married to the love of her life more than anything. But on her wedding day the groom never showed up because it turned out he ran off to marry her sister. So later that night she put on her wedding dress and grabbed an axe from the shed. </p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_6" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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<p>She walked into the newlyweds bedroom and hacked them both to death. When the police got there she was sitting in a rocking chair still holding the axe and humming The Wedding March. She killed herself by jumping out the window. 😳 </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9zsre?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dinosaur_Doctor</a></p>
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The Treehouse....
<p>This might not have been dark, but it was downright scary to 2-6 year old me. Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends was a little kiddie show on Treehouse. About a lady spider and her kids in a garden like area. Some people might remember the James Charles looking spider who was the villain. </p><div data-conversation-spotlight style="min-height:90px"></div>
<p>There were times when it zoomed in on his face with reddish black backlighting for him plotting something, (again my memory is blurred of this) this scared the cookies of me every time he went on screen. Damn guy looked like those skull spiders from ocarina of time and crappy late 90s early 2000s 3d animation clowns. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9v28u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TheQuietWeeb</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9v28u/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">4</a><span></span></p>
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Oh Chucky....
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQzMjYzNS9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3NTYyODEyMX0.So_0wWeFVO5-Ht_94qrMwc0buU5CHECTfB6vfTbm0dc/img.gif?width=980" id="4f949" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="6a937b76d412e5f77be417bd3a8f7a59" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="360" />chuckie finster nicksplat GIFGiphy<p>The scene from Rugrats in Paris when all the kids are dancing with their mommies and Chucky just stands and cries in the corner. Broke my heart. 💔 </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gia12xg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"> Dinosaur_Doctor</a><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Dinosaur_Doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></p><div class="ad-tag" data-ad-name="In_Content_Responsive_9" style="min-height:280px"></div>
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T & J
<p>Watching Tom & Jerry as a kid. One episode where Tom's love life turns into crap while Jerry makes fun of him because his love life is great. Right at the end Tom is sitting on train tracks looking like crap and Jerry sees his girlfriend drive by in a car with another mouse. Jerry then joins Tom on the track. Tom scoots over and you hear a train whistle and a bright light from behind. This was on a kids show back in the day! </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/krdqwz/what_dark_moment_in_a_kid_show_threw_you_offguard/gi9o54q?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DarthTrafford</a><span></span></p>Slender....
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