15 TV Characters who were meant to be temporary but became iconic

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Steve Harrington (Stranger Things) ; Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad) ; Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation); Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time); Andy Bernard (The Office) — Steve Harrington (Stranger Things); Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad); Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation); Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time); Andy Bernard (The Office) [Image via Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, NBC Universal Television, Disney-ABC Domestic Television]

5) Elijah Mikaelson (The Vampire Diaries)

The Vampire Diaries (Image via Warner Bros. Television Distribution)

Elijah Mikaelson, the original vampire, started off as a short-term villain for season 2 of The Vampire Diaries. He initially planned to appear for just a few episodes, but he brought a new angle to vampires with his polished mannerisms and strong moral code. This earned him a central position in Vampire Diaries and a spin-off titled ‘The Originals.’

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15 TV Characters who were meant to be temporary but became iconic

5) Elijah Mikaelson (The Vampire Diaries)

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