Maturing Is Realizing These TV and Movie Characters Deserved Better
They literally did nothing wrong.
It is easy for viewers to have a love-hate relationship with a character. While some characters inspire admiration and love, others can evoke feelings of frustration and even hatred.
Here are 6 TV and movie characters who have faced significant criticism and hatred, but deserve a second look.
Rosalie Hale — Twilight
Having experienced betrayal, sexual assault, and death itself, Rosalie had every right to be concerned for her and her family's peace. As the only member of the Cullen family hesitant about Edward dating a human, given the risks involved with vampires and human interaction, Rosalie has always been the voice of reason among the others.
Rabbit — Winnie the Pooh
In the Winnie the Pooh books and the cartoons based on them, Rabbit is a practical and organized character. Though sometimes bossy and reserved, he always cares deeply for his friends. But why is it a crime to want to spend a little time by yourself and take care of your favorite garden?
Toby Flenderson — The Office
Watching Michael hate Toby has always been fun, but as time goes on, the bullying doesn't seem so entertaining anymore. In the show, Toby is treated unfairly by Michael, and considering that his character was literally going through a divorce, it's even harder not to feel bad for him.
Squidward — SpongeBob Squarepants
Squidward's tough life of annoying neighbors, property damage, and bodily harm makes his frustration more than just understandable. He's never been the villain of the story, he's been the protector of his peace, and that's something SpongeBob should have some respect for.
Dr.Cox — Scrubs
Known for his sarcastic and tough personality as an experienced doctor at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Dr. Cox has played on the nerves of the fans at one point or another in the show. Despite his gruff exterior, Dr. Cox is one of Scrubs' best characters, teaching viewers to never be afraid to speak up and be who they want no matter what others say.
Skyler White — Breaking Bad
Walter White's wife's decisions and actions throughout the series received immense backlash from fans at the time. However, a closer look at her character will prove that Skyler is just a woman who was trying to protect her family from the dark world of crime that her husband had dragged them into.
