Summary

There is a circumscribed issue of reference original in TV show , and it is rarefied that the character ’s behavior can change so drastically that they transform into someone altogether different . Shallow jerky do n’t often become sensitive romantic heroes , and comedic moderation are n’t unremarkably used for spectacular effect . However , some character break down stereotypes and emerge out of their shellsbetter than they have ever been before . For illustration , inHow I Met Your Mother , Barney Stinson went from an dismaying womanizer to a devoted hubby , although he did revert to his old ways after the divorcement . WhileBarney ’s salvation arc could ’ve been handled better , his growth was undeniable .

This reference growth does n’t always have to be convinced . In fact , the characters that seem secure to the effect at the beginning can undergo a villainous transformation by the end , which is just as brilliant a move on the series ' part . A kindhearted go - getter can become irksome rather quickly , but if they turn out to have a darker side , they instantaneously line a lot more attention to them . This was the case withCommunity ’s Annie Edison who essay on quite a portion of role in her clock time on the show , and it will be even more fascinating to see how Annie , along with the rest of the characters , will have changed inthe upcomingCommunitymovie .

Sometimes a one - off character , like Klaus from The Vampire Diaries , surprises everyone with their potential and go a grownup function on the show .

Klaus from The Vampire Diaries, Daryl from The Walking Dead, and Fonzie from Happy Days

10Barney Stinson

How I Met Your Mother

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InHow I Met Your Mother ’s pilot episode , Barney Stinson was introduced as the shameless womaniser who see women as conquests , and he carried on in the same fashion for quite a few time of year . After Barney caught feel for Robin , he was transubstantiate in a manner that no one really gestate . After all , Ted Mosby was supposed to be the primary grapheme whose love life mattered the most , soseeing Barney develop beyond his initial use of a senseless play boy and finally " get the lady friend " was a risky move that paid off . If only Barney and Robin ’s divorcement had n’t canceled all of Barney ’s growth and reduced him into a pathetic aging player .

9Cheryl Blossom

Riverdale

At the beginning ofRiverdale , Cheryl Blossom seemed like a run - of - the - mill popular young woman who like to act holier - than - thou if people did n’t need to do things her way . She was annoying and aweless toward most of the chief theatrical role , and there was no real depth to her apart from the storyline with her dead brother . Thankfully , as the show progressed , Cheryl maturate into a more layered character who showed compassion for her friends and had her own polar moment . Cheryl ’s relationship with Toni was arguably what start out her redemption electric discharge , and it was a delight to see them still together inRiverdale ’s series close end .

8Eric Matthews

Boy Meets World

While it is ill-defined exactly whyEric became so speechless inBoy Meets World , the fictitious character was the chief comedic assuagement on the show . Even though Eric ’s personality shift was drastic , he was able-bodied to shine through his fatuity in the later season , after there were already no anticipation for him whatsoever . Eric might not have been the sharpest tool in the shed , but he was tolerant , overnice , and literal , which bring home the bacon mass over multiple time . Through his relationship with Cory and his friends , his sweet academic following of Mr. Feeny , and various career endeavors , Eric prove that there was more to him than meet the middle .

7April Ludgate

Parks and Recreation

6Richard “Richie” Jerimovich

The Bear

The Bear ’s Richie Jerimovich looked like the bragging jerk in the world at the starting time of the show . With his deleterious remarks and angry outlook on living , Richie was n’t the most complex case . Thankfully , later on on , he show off the person underneath his justificative exterior . It turned out thatRichie was sweet and caring , but only with those who earned his loveand respect over the years . Richie concur his penny-pinching circle in the high esteem and was willing to do anything for them even when they did n’t ask for his assistance . The Bearmanaged to bend its most unlikeable character into one of the good .

5Annie Edison

Community

Communityliked to experiment with its characters , making up their personalities and motivations along the way , and Annie Edison had one of the most astonishing journeys on the show . In season 1 , Annie was a perfectionist who like about being the best in her class , and that was her independent shtik . Even though Annie ’s tragical backstory was unveil at the very beginning , no one took her too earnestly . As the show progressed , Annie ’s drab nature crept up on the study mathematical group , and her complicated family relationship with Jeff showed off her self - destructive side in a new mode . Still , it is a pityAnnie and Jeff did n’t cease up togetherinCommunity ’s finale .

4Michael Scott

The Office

3Gina Linetti

Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Gina Linetti was one of the most controversial character inBrooklyn Nine - Nine . She was an chesty presence at the 99th precinct . Gina ’s apparent neutrality in the problems of people around her and the way she was always on her telephone set did n’t paint the prettiest picture of her personality . However , there were multiple occasions whenGina proved that she did care about her job and her coworkers , despite saying otherwise . She may not have been the most worked up member of the squad , but Gina was much deeper than anyone , include her childhood friend Jake , thought . In fact , it was Gina and Jake ’s lovely friendly relationship that gave Gina ’s personality layers .

2Spike

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ’s Spike was supposed to be an ordinary villain for Buffy to defeat . He was more sorcerous than most , and his unearthly relationship with Drusilla made him stand out in the vampire crowd , but that was it . To everyone ’s shock , Spike uprise into a morally equivocal herowho became desirable of being with Buffy , and his salvation arc was specially captivating to catch . Spike go from a typical one - off baddie to a complex character who made mistake and atoned for them . Spike is now considered to be one ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer ’s central character , and truly so .

1Chidi Anagonye

The Good Place

Chidi Anagonye was fundamentally the person who arrogate the moral high ground by being an ethics professor , and that was his whole personality for a while onThe Good Place . Once Chidi and Eleanor ’s human relationship took on , Chidi open up as a person who struggled with indecisiveness and self - doubthis whole life . His vulnerable side made him much more relatable , and it was the intellect Chidi became one of the most dear characters inThe Good Place . His journey from the serial ' pilot episode up until the finale was n’t easy , but it was close to perfect for Chidi in the conclusion .

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Richie from the Bear, Barney from How I Met Your Mother, Eric from Boy Meets World

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