57 Of The Most Useless Characters In Movies And TV, As Ranked By People

No main character or story is any good without supporting characters, actors, apparitions, or whatever else. Except when it’s a mono story, of course. But, besides that case, just think about it - supporting characters are really what makes the story come alive and our main hero shine in all their glory. Without them, the story wouldn’t be as vivid, or our main character as real. That is, if the arc of supporting characters is done right - otherwise, you get… well, you get useless characters, is what you get. And, if you’ve ever wondered who might be among just the most useless characters ever, you’re in luck, as people on this cool Reddit thread shared their opinions on the most meaningless characters that have ever graced our screens. 

So, what makes a bad supporting character? Well, for starters, if it’s a movie, it is bad acting. That’s a constant and unbeatable truth. However, if the acting is good, it might be that the writer or director completely forgot what purpose said character might’ve once had and left them literally just hanging around without supplementing the story in any way. Moreover, such a character might be done in the most cliched way, and nobody likes that, right? Now, when it comes to useless cartoon characters, it all boils down to them literally interfering with the main story, leaving you with more questions than answers and very often bewildered by their annoying traits. Sure, if you have your own ideas on what makes a useless character, do share them in the comments section, as we always value your opinion!

But first - let’s check what people had to say on this AskReddit thread, shall we? If you agree with their picks of the most useless movie characters (or TV series, cartoons, animes, and so on), upvote their submissions. And, after all that is well and done, share this article with your friends, too!