TV Characters So Toxic We Wouldn't Want To Be Their Friends

TV shows are full of characters who have the ability to capture the viewer's attention, but not all of them are people you would want to deal with in real life. Here are some TV characters who, despite their captivating stories, exude toxic qualities a mile away and would make us think twice about being their friend.

Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City

Portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker, Carrie is the central character in the iconic series about four female New Yorkers. While Carrie is known for her fashionable lifestyle and witty writing, her self-centeredness and tendency to prioritize her dating life can make her a challenging friend.

We still can't get over the fact that when Samantha shared her cancer diagnosis, Carrie only briefly acknowledged it before quickly returning to her own worries.

Todd Packer from The Office

Michael Scott's close friendship with ass Todd Packer is one of the saddest things about The Office. Despite the fact that Packer is disliked by everyone else at Dunder Mifflin, and we're sure by everyone outside of its doors as well, Michael adores him.

Packer's actions, which often include offensive pranks, homophobic remarks, and leaving Michael alone to face trouble, are just a small part of why this man should have been sent to a far-away island and never brought back.

Effy Stonem from Skins

As much as we love Kaya Scodelario and her portrayal of a troubled British teenager, we have to admit that this girl is not okay. Effy’s reckless behavior, drug addiction, and manipulation of those around her might attract people to her character, but then make it extremely difficult to maintain a healthy friendship with her.

Despite the tendency to idealize her as an aesthetic symbol, it's important to remember that Effy is actually a terrible friend. She abandoned Panda on her birthday, came between Cook and Freddie's long-standing friendship, and her love for Freddie literally killed the poor boy.

Alison DiLaurentis from Pretty Little Liars

Alison's history of deception, manipulation, and playing mind games with her friends is just another level of insanity. Her toxic behavior and manipulation not only affected her friendships with Aria, Spencer, Emily, and Hanna but also the girls' mental health.

Imagine your friend bullying you, blackmailing you, and then faking her own death to get attention and make you feel guilty.

Tom Haverford from Parks and Recreation

Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and his catchphrases, Tom is a lovable addition to the town of Pawnee. However, his materialistic and shallow tendencies, as well as his obsession with luxury and status, may not be in line with everyone's values.

So, too, is his frequent desire to put his own values and personal success ahead of his friends, sometimes to their detriment.

Cassie Howard from Euphoria

Cassie's complicated relationship with her father and her struggle with self-esteem and identity are at the root of her ambiguous behavior, but her betrayal of Maddie was the definition of backstabbing attitude.

Cassie's choices often lead to personal turmoil, which can be emotionally draining for those close to her, because no matter what, she remains the person who never takes responsibility for her actions and would rather slam the door in your face than have an adult conversation with you.