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Characters who were better/more interesting than the lead?

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TheNameNerd · 06/11/2022 18:54

I always wished that we could have learned more about Santiago in Interview with The Vampire(Book and film). He seemed so interesting from the few details we got and I'd rather have spent more time with him than Louis. I do like Louis but he can be a little tedious.

Which side characters did you prefer over the main characters?

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MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 06/11/2022 19:39

cptartapp · 06/11/2022 19:32

Rizzo in Grease

Yes! This is the perfect answer!

Giggorata · 06/11/2022 19:58

Jaqen H'ghar from GoT

Arum from the Blacklist

TheNameNerd · 06/11/2022 20:22

I agree with so many of these.

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HuntingoftheSnark · 06/11/2022 20:22

Henrietta Stackpole

PelvicFloorClenchReminder · 06/11/2022 20:29

Willow over Buffy.

Taradiddled · 06/11/2022 20:38

HuntingoftheSnark · 06/11/2022 20:22

Henrietta Stackpole

Yes! Or even Serena Merle, come to think of it. Or Mrs Touchett.

Rogue1001MNer · 06/11/2022 20:43

Snape.

Inasec24 · 06/11/2022 20:48

Shriek from Venom 2

Heyhoniddy · 06/11/2022 20:51

Missy in dr who she’s so characterful

Heyhoniddy · 06/11/2022 20:52

Lady dr who should have been someone like her with a bit of oomph. Not the children tv presenter, mum figure

FelicityFidget · 06/11/2022 20:56

Saul Goodman

PeterPomegranate · 06/11/2022 21:02

FelicityFidget · 06/11/2022 20:56

Saul Goodman

I’ve got good news for you ;)

AmeliaEarhart · 06/11/2022 21:13

Oooh, definitely the Sheriff of Nottingham. SO much more sexy and intriguing than bland Robin-Kevin Costner-Hood.

DH persuaded me to sit through Shadow and Bone, and I found the Darkling to be the only compelling character.

shmiz · 06/11/2022 21:15

Jaqen H'ghar from GoT yum 😋
pacey yum yum 😋

NerdyBird · 06/11/2022 21:17

@Nw22 @Vitriolinsanity have you seen The Good Fight? Diane is in that.

Spidey66 · 06/11/2022 21:20

Colin (and his lovely Mum!) on It's A Sin

Beanbagtrap · 06/11/2022 21:22

Huntswomanonthemove · 06/11/2022 19:11

Aunt Lydia is more interesting than June Osborne in The Handmaid's Tale.

The most recent book is about aunt Lydia. Although I found it dull.

PeekabooAtTheZoo · 06/11/2022 21:24

Lisa in Girl, Interrupted
Luna in Harry Potter
Gandalf should have had a spin off book/movie/series, too.

Jules912 · 06/11/2022 21:29

Huntswomanonthemove · 06/11/2022 19:11

Aunt Lydia is more interesting than June Osborne in The Handmaid's Tale.

I'm hoping the tv series might cover The Testaments when the timeline catches up, which has more of her story.

Ladyinpuce · 06/11/2022 21:36

Rhys Ifans (Spike) was much more amusing that the vapid Hugh Grant in Notting Hill

MadameSzyszkoBohusz · 06/11/2022 21:39

Ooh, Spike! From Buffy.

whirlyhead · 06/11/2022 21:52

pretty much everyone on the good life is more interesting than Alicia. Apart from will - those two deserved each other (yawn)

Rockbird · 06/11/2022 21:53

Dwight and Caroline in Poldark.

Refrosty · 06/11/2022 22:00

Usually anyone I develop a crush on 😬

TheaBrandt · 06/11/2022 22:06

Joan in Mad Men

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