Summary

The expansiveworlds of fantasy video showsoften include many supporting characters , some of whom interest the consultation more than the admirer . A resort deuteragonist or supporting character sometimes proves to be more interesting than the lead , or a random side character becomes an unexpected favourite . The fact that a keep going character does n’t have to uphold the main plot can allow them to be more magnetic and have a story that is entirely their own .

Unfortunately , popular endorse charactersoften take in modified concealment metre in party favour of the fundamental story , which orb around the admirer . Characters who are hinted at make a rich backstory that is never seen can be challenging but frustrating . The writers might believe in too much of a good thing and want to reserve a support character , but in some cases , they really should have work out upon their plot line .

10Ekko

Arcane (2021-Present)

Ekko is introduce early inArcaneas Vi ’s childhood ally before disappearing from the narration for several episodes . When he return , he has formed and become the drawing card of the rebel group known as the Firelights , and enlist in an epic battle with Jinx . The story ofEkko and his allies create the Firelights and how they undermined Silco ’s normal over the years comprise an engaging storyline , butArcanehas yet to show it . Arcaneseason 2will hopefully find clip to flesh out the backstory of one of the show ’s strong characters .

9Ruby/Little Red Riding Hood

Once Upon A Time (2011-2018)

time of year 1 , episode 15 is the Little Red Riding Hood backstory episode ofOnce Upon a Timeand reveals thatRed and the Big Bad Wolf are one and the same in this version of the story . After this cagey twist , the interview does n’t see much more from Red a.k.a . Ruby . Meghan Ory generate up her regular status to star inIntelligenceand appears in only a few instalment for the relief of the series . When she pass after a long hiatus , the writers seek and fail to create a meaningful plot line for Ruby .

The plot point of Ruby being a wolf shapeshifter is intriguing . Additionally , her romance with Dorothy Gale could have work if the writer pass more time building up to it . As it is , Ruby is an interesting persona whose backstory take a shit better usance of her original nance tale than those of most of the principal characters , but she is underused on the show .

8Oberyn Martell

Game Of Thrones (2011-2019)

Game of Thronesadmittedly has tidy sum of complex , interesting characters , and it might have seemed impossible for anyone to appear who could top the outstanding cast . Then Oberyn Martell arrives in King ’s landing place for the royal wedding ceremony and withstand all expectation . Coming from the less stratified Kingdom of Dorne , Oberyn has a loving and strong kinship with his partner Ellaria Sand .

Oberyn is also the father of eight daughters , whom he promote to consider they are subject of the same affair as any military personnel and discipline to be skilled warrior . Oberyn ’s carefree personality and fill out disregard for the Lannisters ' government agency are almost shockingafter three seasons of nonindulgent formula and intense political discussions . Unfortunately , Oberyn ’s unseasonable deathbrings his short storyline to a grisly ending .

Game of Thrones has so many character that there are a few that just do n’t get the tending that they deserve .

Beric holding a flaming sword in Game of Thrones

7Lafayette Reynolds

True Blood (2008-2014)

Lafayette dies ahead of time in theTrue Bloodbooks , but the part ’s prompt popularity convinced theTrue Bloodshowrunners to extend his news report on the show . Lafayette is the flamboyant James Cook at Merlotte ’s noted for his perfect one - liners and one offour character to come out in every episode ofTrue Blood . He also discovers that he has some psychic ability in time of year 3 , which he does not have in the volume . Lafayette is the most magnetic character inTrue Bloodand the writers thankfully further developed his characteronce they realized his potency .

6Kendra Young

Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003)

Kendra is a fascinatingcharacter inBuffy the Vampire Slayerwho offer a look at an alternative world of being a Slayer . Kendra was conjure to think that having a social life would only distract her from her obligation . She was called when Buffy temporarily died and existed as a second slayer alongside Buffy after she was revived . Kendra ’s personality starkly contrasts with Buffy’s , demonstrate the intensity of her fostering . While develop her character further and indicate her starting time to want things for herself would have been a powerful storyline , she is killed off before this ever come about .

5Kaz Brekker

Shadow And Bone (2021-2023)

The fact that Kaz and the Crows are a part ofShadow and Boneat all is substantiation that the showrunners be intimate they were stronger characters thanAlina Starkov and Mal Oretsev . They make up one’s mind to incorporate the characters and plot from Leigh Bardugo ’s spinoffSix of Crowsinto the tarradiddle of her originalShadow and Bonetrilogy when adapting it for Netflix . Kaz dominates every scene he is in with his forbidding presenceand manipulates every situation with Machiavellian easiness .

to boot , Kaz brings several more lover - preferent characters into the story : the acrobatic"Wraith"Inej Ghafa and the energeticsharpshooter Jesper Fahey . The Crows ' exploit and interpersonal relationships are among the best in theGrishaverse . Therefore , theShadow and Boneshow undeniably benefits from Kaz and his bunch ’s presence .

4Lexi Branson

The Vampire Diaries (2009-2017)

Stefan ’s amiable and problematic adept friend Lexi is a enchanting characterwho appears in only a few episodes ofThe Vampire Diaries . It is disclose through flashback that Lexi helped Stefan get wind to manage his bloodlust , but it is never bring out how she achieved such stableness as a lamia for herself . She has a boyfriend whom she sour into a vampire , so they could be immortal together , but the item of their relationship are never explained . Yet Lexi is very likeable and even challenging because nothing is known about her backstory .

Characters in little roles in The Vampire Diaries often get caught in the crossfire of the show ’s violence , and sometimes they leave the show too soon .

3Medusa

Percy Jackson And The Olympians (2023-Present)

The pre - adolescent maincharacters of Disney’sPercy Jackson and the Olympiansare still being developed in season 1 , and many of the Hellenic gods and goliath have a much large mien . Among them isMedusa , who chillingly recounts the story of how she was cursed by Athenaafter having an occasion with Poseidon . Her brief visual aspect manifest howPercy Jacksonmasterfully criticise the Grecian gods . Medusa only come out as a lusus naturae - of - the - week type obstruction for Percy , Annabeth , and Grover to overcome . However , actress Jessica Parker Kennedy sure makes the most of her time .

2Laenor Velaryon

House Of The Dragon (2022-Present)

InHouse of the Dragon , Rhaenyra Targaryen tells her husband Leanor that he is"an honorable adult male with a good heart . It ’s a rarefied matter . “This is , indeed , a very rarefied affair in the world ofGame of Thrones . Laenor is a jocund man and concord to have an undefendable matrimony with Rhaenyra when their match is arranged by their families . While they hoped to have children together , Rhaenyra ’s first three Logos were all fathered byHarwin Strong .

However , Laenor not only take the boys as his own but accepts their biologic begetter ’s front as one of the kinfolk ’s guard . Laenor confirm Rhaenyra ’s call to the throne , peradventure more than any of the other characters . Yet it is Leanor ’s compassion that make him stand out among the many characters in the humankind of Westeros .

1Rowena MacLeod

Supernatural (2005-2020)

Rowena is a powerful distaff role on a show that is overshadow by male type . Rowena is a ruthless enchantress and service as an opposer to the Winchester brotherswhen she is first introduced . However , she has more complexity than a black - and - white-hot scoundrel and sacrifices herself to protect the world from the escaped souls from Hell . Yet , even in last , she is a strength of nature and goes on to become the Queen of Hell . While rooter sleep together the friend of their preferred shows , characters like Rowena , Lafayette , and Laenor are just as , if not more interesting .

(Kayla-Ewell-as-Vicki-Donovan)-&-(-Bianca-Lawson-as-Emily-Bennett)-&-(-Chris-Wood-as-Kai-Parker)-from-the-vampire-diaries

KX-Droid Staring At Syril in Andor Season 2

More interesting supporting characters

Ekko looking at something with skepticism in Arcane

Ruby in Once Upon a Time

Nelsan Ellis as Lafayette Reynolds looking serious in True Blood

Bianca Lawson as Kendra Looking Smug in Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Stefan and Lexi playing pool in The Vampire Diaries.

Jessica Parker Kennedy as Medusa in Percy Jackson show