5 Most Lovable & 5 Most Hateable Characters in TV Shows
Love 'em or hate 'em? Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most beloved and despised characters we’ve ever seen on television. Spoilers ahead!
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00:00Boy means nothing to me. I can't stand the wailing of women.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most beloved and despised
00:11characters we've ever seen on television. Spoilers ahead.
00:15Sorry, I'll just give you one more chance.
00:16Okay.
00:17Okay.
00:20No!
00:23Number five. Most lovable, Eric Effiong. Sex education.
00:28About 50 minutes to take a left at the primary school.
00:31Okay. Thanks, man.
00:34Your nails are fierce.
00:36Thanks, kid.
00:38While Otis' storyline's romantic entanglements and family dynamics take them to stage in this show,
00:44it would be nothing without his best friend, Eric. He's a deep, complex character who both
00:49fully embraces who he is despite having to deal with things like mistreatment and homophobia.
00:54I'm in a position where I have to either choose to hide my truth and live in pain,
01:02or be honest and lose my community.
01:04Even amidst his difficulties, his warm and uplifting personality shines through,
01:09as does his unforgettable wardrobe, loyalty to his friends, and perseverance.
01:13He's the best friend we all would love to have,
01:16and embodies both strength and fun for this generation of TV viewers.
01:20Pasta, Effiong.
01:22You got a little ring to it, eh?
01:23Yeah.
01:26You wanna see a man who plays Smash Bros?
01:27Yes!
01:28Yes!
01:28I thought you'd never ask.
01:30Number five. Most hateable, Nate Jacobs. Euphoria.
01:34In a show full of complicated and flawed characters,
01:37one that stands out for all of the wrong reasons is Nate Jacobs.
01:42You know I'd do it for all!
01:44He's misogynistic and abusive, and he feels entitled to get away with
01:48anything due to his popularity and familial wealth.
01:51Like every villain, he's got his own demons and mental battles that lend to his troubling ways,
01:57but they hardly forgive his actions.
01:59So keep your head down. Keep your mouth shut.
02:05Don't try to ruin my life. And I won't have to ruin yours.
02:09It's hard to find redeeming qualities in Nate,
02:11especially considering how horribly he treats Maddie and Cassie.
02:15His blackmailing of Jules and his overall anger and disdain towards those around him.
02:20I'm so sorry. I annoyed you.
02:22He's a perfect example of a walking red flag.
02:25Number four. Most lovable, Moira Rose.
02:28Schitt's Creek.
02:29It makes sense that one of the most beloved,
02:31heartwarming sitcoms plays host to one of our favorite TV characters.
02:35The matriarch of the Rose family is as hilarious as she is passionate.
02:40And now I know how it feels to be utterly helpless, like you and your sister.
02:46I don't know if I'd call this helpless.
02:48No need to make me feel better.
02:50Whenever Moira appears on our screens, we know we're about to see something great.
02:54Whether it be her sporting a new wig, uttering some hilariously pronounced lines,
02:59or showing off her singing skills.
03:01Now, why don't we take our Sally by the hand,
03:04and we go out there and show those people everything she can be.
03:08If she were only more like you.
03:10But the best Moira moments are the heartfelt ones.
03:13Like when she casts Stevie in Cabaret, or performs at Alexis' graduation.
03:18She grows from a stuck-up actress to a woman who cares about others,
03:22sticks to her values, and never apologizes for being herself.
03:25We love that journey for her.
03:27Baby, I'm yours.
03:29Baby, I'm yours.
03:32And I'll be yours until the stars fall from the sky.
03:40Number four, most hateable.
03:42Piper Chapman.
03:43Orange is the new black.
03:44Piper Chapman is a seemingly normal woman who goes to prison
03:48after transporting drug money for a then-girlfriend years prior.
03:52That's what they charged me with.
03:54I carried a suitcase of money.
03:57Drug money.
03:59Once.
04:00Ten years ago.
04:02Sounds like a good premise, right?
04:04The events that ensue make for a terrific series, but not because of her.
04:08Not only are the other inmates more interesting, appealing, and engaging than Piper is,
04:12but she becomes increasingly unpleasant as the story progresses.
04:16In virtue, one gains knowledge.
04:18That's the Smith motto.
04:20I think that's maybe why I feel like I don't know anything,
04:22because I haven't been very virtuous.
04:24Let's not forget she starts up a prison panty business,
04:26and partakes in destructive romantic relationships, especially with Alex.
04:31Overall, Piper's treatment of others doesn't leave a lot of room for viewers to connect with her,
04:35and frankly, there just isn't much to like about her.
04:38I am heartbroken.
04:42And I do not know what to do.
04:44Number three, most lovable.
04:46Leslie Knope.
04:47Parks and Recreation.
04:49Usually when we think of people who work in local government,
04:52we don't exactly paint the liveliest picture.
04:54That's why Leslie Knope is so refreshing and endearing.
04:57I would not be where I am if it wasn't for you.
05:00You hired me.
05:01You've always supported me.
05:02How can I ever repay you?
05:05Get me a refill.
05:08She takes on many roles throughout her journey,
05:10never losing her passion for making her town, state, and eventually country a better place.
05:16Her cheery, optimistic nature is contagious, while her friendship with Ann and relationship with Ben
05:21prove that surrounding yourself with good people is as important as being good.
05:26So I trust you and make it work.
05:27No time to do the Tim Gunn voice.
05:29Wait, what am I talking about?
05:30There's always time.
05:30Designers, make it work.
05:32And you have less than an hour.
05:33She's an inspiration to viewers,
05:35showing us how to overcome obstacles and reach goals through kindness and hard work,
05:40all while keeping us laughing.
05:42Above and beyond what any person deserves.
05:46You're all I need.
05:48I love you and I like you.
05:50Number three.
05:50Most hateable.
05:52Skylar White, Breaking Bad.
05:54No, there's nothing to talk about.
05:56I am not coming in there until you get out.
06:02Well, suit yourself.
06:05Walter White is one of the best anti-heroes to grace our screens,
06:08and we see him interact with dozens of questionable and terrifying people on Breaking Bad.
06:13Sticking out as the least likable in a sea of problematic characters is Skylar.
06:18She's basically against everything Walt does,
06:20and since we can't help but root for him, that's a problem.
06:24My soon-to-be ex-husband broke into my house, and I need an officer to come and remove him.
06:33She eventually gets into some shady stuff herself, but she's not very good at it,
06:37so the audience can't give her much sympathy or support.
06:41We'd also be remiss not to mention her affair with her boss.
06:44No matter what she does, we usually find ourselves wishing she would just back off.
06:49All the sacrifices that I have made for this family, all of it,
06:56will be for nothing if you don't accept what I've earned.
07:00Number two.
07:01Most lovable.
07:02Chandler Bing, Friends.
07:04Everyone has a favorite friend, but it's nearly impossible to dislike
07:08Miss Chanandler Bong.
07:10If you know, you know.
07:11Actually, it's Miss Chanandler Bong.
07:14His characteristics embody everything we love about people in general.
07:17His honesty, his ability to lighten the mood through humor,
07:20and his growth are just some of the things we admire.
07:23We also see Chandler bond with every friend in a special way,
07:27whether it be his adorable bromance with Joey, his romance with Monica,
07:30or his underrated but endearing friendship with Rachel.
07:33Let's not say anything else.
07:36I love you.
07:40Not so tight.
07:41Oh!
07:42Indeed, he's got a lot more depth than it seems,
07:44yet can also provide comic relief when it's needed.
07:47We're so lucky we got 10 seasons of his light.
07:51I haven't cried like that in years.
07:53You cried yesterday at the 6 o'clock news.
07:55That old woman was being scammed by her mechanic.
07:59Number two.
07:59Most hateable.
08:01Rachel Berry, Glee.
08:02It's called Glee, so it's ironic that the protagonist personifies the opposite of that emotion.
08:07Rachel Berry is a self-proclaimed star, and she makes sure others in the Glee Club know it.
08:13Actually, she makes sure everyone knows it,
08:15even after she graduates and goes to New York later on.
08:18To all of the boys and girls out there, I just want to say quickly before I walk off the stage
08:21that dreams really do come true, so thank you.
08:24Her arc is filled with ups and downs, but there's one constant.
08:28She never stops being overly ambitious in a way that's extremely selfish at best,
08:33and manipulatively toxic at worst.
08:35I just don't get it. You're better than this.
08:37No, she's an ambitious little freak who'll do anything to hold on to her power.
08:42I just, I love you guys so much.
08:44She really only cares about advancing her career,
08:47getting solos, and climbing the entertainment ladder.
08:50She forgets her friends, dooms most of her romantic relationships,
08:54loses herself and her values time and again.
08:56Eventually, we just can't root for her anymore.
08:59Rachel, you suck.
09:01Oh my god, you're like a total drag.
09:04Has anyone ever told you that?
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09:21Number one, most lovable, Ted Lasso
09:24This show is an instant mood booster, and that's due in great part to its titular character.
09:29All we need to win are the fellas in this room right now.
09:34And all you fellas need to do is believe it.
09:36Ted Lasso is an American football-turned-European football, aka soccer, coach-manager,
09:42who encourages his team through heartwarming speeches and wisdom that goes beyond the game.
09:47He uplifts the likes of grump Roy Kent and has patience with the initially arrogant Jamie Tartt,
09:53helping support everyone so they can reach their full potential.
09:56We're rich until we die, we're rich until we die!
10:00Importantly, though, he also has problems, coping with things like panic attacks.
10:05Of course, this just makes him all the more relatable,
10:07proving that even the most happy-seeming people have downs.
10:11I promised myself I would never quit anything in my life.
10:15You're not quitting, Ted.
10:18You're just letting me go.
10:20We all wish we were more like him, and thanks to him, we all believe we can be.
10:25Number one, most hateable, Joffrey Baratheon, Game of Thrones
10:29There are a lot of characters that are, well, less than fun to watch on Game of Thrones.
10:34There's also no shortage of brutal acts and abuses of power.
10:38Still, there's arguably no worse offender than King Joffrey.
10:41Fingers or your tongue, if you got to keep one, which would it be?
10:49I could just cut your throat.
10:51Many villains generally have some bright moments or points where we can give them grace.
10:55He's an exception to that regard.
10:57He's somehow both as immature as a kid, and as sadistic as the devil himself.
11:02And as soon as you've had your blood, I'll put a son in you.
11:05Mother says that shouldn't be long.
11:07Indeed, he possesses psychopathic tendencies, harming people for his own amusement,
11:11and overexerting his power, while also throwing tantrums when he doesn't get his way.
11:16You can't insult me!
11:18We've had vicious kings, and we've had idiot kings,
11:21but I don't know if we've ever been cursed with a vicious idiot one.
11:24You can't!
11:24I can, I am!
11:25They attack me!
11:27His death during the Purple Wedding couldn't come soon enough.
11:30Did your favorite or least favorite TV character make the list?
11:34Let us know in the comments.
11:35I'm telling Mother!
11:38Go, tell her.
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