TV characters so great that people know these 7 shows only because of them

TV shows popular for legendary characters | Images via HBO, Netflix , Prime Video and Hulu
TV shows popular for legendary characters | Images via HBO, Netflix , Prime Video and Hulu

Several TV characters perform so well that they become iconic and lovable to all TV show lovers. However, not all characters are as popular as Walter White, Tony Soprano, Tyrion Lannister, Lafayette Reynolds and Santana Lopez. These characters left an incredible mark on the minds and hearts of the viewers. Good directors made them perform so well that audiences remembered them for ages.

From the antagonist and sidekick role of Santana Lopez in Glee to Walter White's brilliant, criminal-minded act, this article will show you seven TV characters from people's favorite TV shows.

Disclaimer: This article is written according to the author's opinion. Readers’ discretion is advised.


Breaking Bad (Walter White)

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Bryan Cranston did an excellent job in playing the role of a drug lord and family man, Walter White, in Breaking Bad. During dealings with a cartel lord, his famous dialogue:

"You got one part of that wrong. This is not meth," made the audience stick to their seat.

You can watch the scene in the above-attached Rotten Tomatoes TV YouTube video. Play from timestamp 5:30.


The Sopranos (Tony Soprano)

In HBO's groundbreaking series, The Sopranos, James Gandolfini played the Italian-American mafia, Anthony John Soprano. His conversation with Silvio Dante:

"You got no f*cking idea what it's like to be number one. Every decision you make affects every facet of every other fucking thing! It's too much to deal with, almost! And in the end, you're completely alone with it all," is famous among The Sopranos fans.

Tony was the head of the DiMeo crime family.


True Blood (Lafayette Reynolds)

Lafayette from True Blood is a major character of the series. Nelsan Ellis received his NAACP Image Award (2011) and Satellite Award (2008) for playing his supporting role in the series. His dialogue:

"Wrong place at the wrong fuckin' time oughta be my middle f*ckin' name," captivated the audience.

He debuted in the Strange Love episode and remained a prominent character throughout seasons two, three, four, five, six, and seven.


Saul Goodman (Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad)

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The character is originally known as Jimmy McGill. He performed a fast-talking and slick character in both TV shows. In Better Call Saul season 2, episode 8, we saw Saul enter with his trademark flashy suit and set the tone with his slogan:

"Better Call Saul!"

The scene made it clear that he was not just defending clients but also blending the system to their benefit.


Sherlock (Sherlock Holmes)

Benedict Cumberbatch gave his heart to the BBC series Sherlock as Sherlock Holmes. The series is a modern adaptation of this legendary detective. His dialogue captivated the heart of the audience:

"If I burden myself with a little helpmate during my adventures, it is not out of sentiment or caprice, it is that he has many fine qualities of his own that he has overlooked in his obsession with me."

Cumberbatch and Freeman won multiple BAFTA, Satellite and Emmy Awards due to their extraordinary performance in the series.


Game of Thrones (Tyrion Lannister)

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Peter Dinklage played Tyrion Lannister in Game of Thrones. He is one of the most popular characters in an epic fantasy series. He casts a long shadow across the 7 Kingdoms of Westeros as the youngest son of the Lannister family. His dialogue is famous among GOT fans:

"A Lannister always pays his debts."

Tyrion was an underdog and was frequently underestimated by his peers and family. His clever moves in the dangerous Westeros showed that he has the strongest survival skills.


Glee (Santana Lopez)

Santana's popular dialogue:

"I walk around so mad at the world, but I'm really fighting with myself. I don't want to fight anymore. I'm just too tired. I have to just be me."

This made Glee special among TV show viewers. @mcbrizzy30 from BuzzFeed said:

"So much of her talent took a backseat to Rachel Berry, which wasn't fair. Santana's coming out storyline was one that I related to so much. I still remember hearing about her story with Brittany and that was when I started watching."

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Edited by Amey Mirashi