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]

2) Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (Image via 20th Television)

The iconic character of Spike entered season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a villain meant to die quite soon. But his sarcastic one-liners and sizzling enemies-to-lovers chemistry with Buffy became a potent force that couldn’t be ignored. He had a morally grey charm to him, which made him the hero of the show. From a ruthless vampire, he transformed into a savior, and his role has made a dent in the genre of vampire pop culture.

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

2) Spike (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

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