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Here Are Some Of The Most Displeasing And Annoying TV And Film Characters Ever (30 Examples)
Every movie or TV series has that one character that gets on your nerves. Remember Skyler from Breaking Bad or Geoffrey Baratheon from Game Of Thrones? There’s just something wrong with them - their silly stubbornness, unyielding character, and zero grip on reality are probably what makes them so irksome. Although in Skyler’s case, that is the impression when you watch Breaking Bad for the first time as with further viewings, you really start to get her. However, these two are definitely not the only annoying characters on your silver screens; there are plenty more! So many, in fact, that we’ve dedicated a whole list to the most annoying TV and film characters. So, ready to get bothered?
As mentioned above, things like blind stubbornness can make a movie character an inherently annoying one; however, there are plenty more factors that make them so. One that we’d like to mention is bad character writing - how could a good actor make a persona likable when all his dialogues are as smart or as witty as a potato? This might be the case with some Twilight series characters - sorry if you’re a fan! Another thing that makes a film or series character an irksome one is their silliness - although it might be fun, once it is overdone, it just gets on your nerves. This is our take on what makes a character into a very hateful and annoying entity, but if you have your own theories - be sure to mention them in the comments section!
But shouldn’t we check out our picks of the most annoying TV and film characters first? From animated series to TV shows and to some huge Hollywood productions, it seems that no one is safe from such bothersome types. However, we still have to decide who is the most annoying one, so give the character of your choice a vote!
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#1
Bella Swan, The Twilight Saga
Celia McReynolds Tinsley 3 years ago
They picked a horrible actress to play her. Every single movie I have seen with Kristen Stewart she has acted exactly the same just different words came out of her mouth. I may be in the minority but I have no idea how she ever became a famous actress.
Question everything 3 years ago
Maybe you could watch her other movies where she acts differently. If she was that bad she would not be getting major roles.
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Alan Gale 3 years ago
Basic, though. Why is a 100 yo still going to school? If he hasn't learnt it all in the first 20~30 years, he never will!
Laroo 3 years ago
IN the book the worst character was actually Lauren. She was like the Regina George of Twilight. Also wasn't a fan of Jessica, the speech at thee wedding was so bad. She just came off as a jealous nitwit.
Emo Sloth 3 years ago
Textbook pretty ppl are usually hired over skilled yet less appealing to look at ppl. Unfortunately.
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Black Pearl 3 years ago
I showed my mom that Bella was on this list and she went "Yep. Top of the list as she should be."
ZeroCapacity 3 years ago
This was a character hell I thought it was a department store mannequin
Ash 3 years ago
Same! People love to hate on Twilight because it was specifically written for women, and especially for teenage girls, and our culture loves to hate on teenage girls. The root of it all is honestly unexamined cultural misogyny. Anyway, I loved the Twilight books!! I'm sad to see this at the top.
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GoGoPDX 3 years ago
A lot of the characters sucked, and made the stupidest decisions.
Load More Replies... Anita Pickle 3 years ago
I think they cast her really well, the character is not strong at all, it seems the only emotion she has is to just be a passive complainer. And the actress nailed it.
Piper Ferrell 3 years ago
"This is the skin of a killer Bella" While looking like some 5 year old's kindergarten art project puked on him. smh
Lynda Mendez 3 years ago
She's also so plain looking too, Ive never understood the public's fascination around her, she's literally a plain Jane who can't act to save her life
🧶𝔹𝕚𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕂𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕥𝕖𝕣🪡 3 years ago
Kristen Stewart is wonderfully gay these days and I can appreciate what she's doing in terms of visibility for LGBT actors. I even liked her in that role where she played Princess Diana. But oof, she was so bad in this. If her dad weren't a producer with an "in" for her career, I doubt she would have ever been cast. Hollywood is so rife with nepotism...which I guess makes it just like any other well-paying industry 🙄
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
Best part of the whole lot ..Mr Sparkle throwing up when he could smell her :D I really hated the films
Celtic Pirate Queen 3 years ago
I don't know why she's so popular. She couldn't act her way out of a paper bag.
Philly Bob Squires 3 years ago
She was pretty good in the movie "Zathura" but I didn't like the Twilight series at all so...
Yvonne Culp 3 years ago
Come on now. The entire Twilight Saga stunk. Give cred to the entire cast for this debacle.
Ilia Bauer 3 years ago
I was so bored reading the books that I tried jumping ahead 10 pages just to see if the plot even moved. The best part of the movie was when the vampire started beating the c**p out of her, I actually wanted to yell "BOOO!" when Edward saved her. I still can't believe my dad actually loved the movie so much he would watch the whole series from start to finish once a month.
Drake Ishar 3 years ago
Twilight is the most annoying and displeasing show if you really like vampires.
Lara Schmöckel 3 years ago
Actually she portrays the character described on the book pretty well. Go and read the books if you think she hasn’t emotions, her character is described there. Stewart did it great.
ZombieGirl 3 years ago
I thought she did a great job in the movies. Yes, there are times where she makes a face or reaction and I laugh because it isn't perfect acting, but I enjoy the movies because I don't take them too seriously.
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#2
Dolores Umbridge, Harry Potter Franchise
#3
Joffrey Baratheon, Game Of Thrones
theswallowii 3 years ago
That young actor was so good at his job it went bad for him. Stupid people would harass him...
#4
Nellie Olson, Little House On The Prarie
#6
Barney, Barney & Friends
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
I love you .... You love Me ... we're a happppy family ... I had that ringtone with the kid gunning him down and shouting 'shut the fluff up' many moons ago
#7
Caillou, Caillou
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
It was the song ..... and now it's in my head and I want to ....arrrghhhhh SHE HULK SMASH!!!!!
#8
Jar Jar Binks, Star Wars Universe
#9
Veruca Salt, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
#10
Buzz McAllister, Home Alone Series
#11
Edward Cullen, The Twilight Saga
#12
Caledon Hockley, Titanic
#13
Andrea, The Walking Dead
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Lori Grimes was much, much worse. "Oh, I think my husband died 5 minutes ago. I'll just f**k his best friend and blame it on my grief."
#14
Ross Geller, Friends
#16
Lori Grimes, The Walking Dead
#17
Anastasia Steele, Fifty Shades Of Grey
#18
Christian Grey, Fifty Shades Of Grey
#19
The Annoying Orange, Annoying Orange
#20
Scrappy-Doo, Scooby-Doo Universe
#21
Prince Charming, Shrek Series
#22
Viserys Targaryen, Game Of Thrones
#23
Cousin Oliver, The Brady Bunch
#24
Pat, Saturday Night Live
Linus Bourque 3 years ago
Back in my university days I know someone who sounded and looked exactly like Pat. And this was their regular behaviour. It was weird.
#25
Dora The Explorer, Dora The Explorer
#26
Dawson Leery, Dawson's Creek
#27
Kimmy Gibbler, Full House
#28
The Cat In The Hat, Dr. Seuss' Cat In The Hat
#29
Skyler White, Breaking Bad
Laroo 3 years ago
She gets way too much of a bad press. Yeah she was a wee bit annoying but you know what? Don't blame her for the way she reacted to her awful husband. He was a liar, a thief, a murderer, a drug kingpin and ruined everyone's life. I think some of her behaviour can most definitely be justified.
#30
Jacob Black, The Twilight Saga
#31
Mutt Williams, Indiana Jones Franchise
Baseball is Life 3 years ago
maybe if he was played by a different actor or was written differently. The character could have taken over the franchise but of course it would never be as good, right? Who could possibly be better than Harrison Ford/Indiana Jones?!?!
#32
Larry Bloom, Orange Is The New Black
#33
Biff Tannen, Back To The Future Trilogy
#34
President Alma Coin, The Hunger Games
#35
Rico Suave, Hannah Montana
#36
Howard The Duck, Howard The Duck
#37
Boss Nass, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
#38
Randy Pearson, That '70s Show
#39
Newman, Seinfeld
#40
Francie Jarvis, Gilmore Girls
#41
Little Nicky, Little Nicky
#43
Will Schuester, Glee
Nikki Sevven 3 years ago
Really? You have Will on here but not the psychotic Sue Sylvester or the supremely annoying and self-absorbed Rachel Berry?
#44
Connor, Angel
#45
Justin Hammer, Iron Man 2
#46
Pearl, SpongeBob SquarePants
Deborah Harris 3 years ago
Being forced to watch these with my kids I spent a lot of time working out how Mr Krabbs and Pearls' Mom managed to procreate
#47
Helen Lovejoy, The Simpsons
#48
Pitka, The Love Guru
ZeroCapacity 3 years ago
This entire movie not just the character. It should be cut and thrown into the center of the sun.
#49
Judith Harper, Two And A Half Men
#50
Vicky, The Fairly OddParents
#51
Amber Von Tussle, Hairspray
Nimues Child 3 years ago
When Trump wouldn't concede that he lost, all I could think of was Amber Von Tussle clinging to her throne with her tiara and roses...
#52
Janice Soprano, The Sopranos
#53
Backpack, Dora The Explorer
Donnie Mc00 3 years ago
backpack shouldnt get any hate...another character though?...I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map I'm the map. Burn it.
#54
Fabienne, Pulp Fiction
#55
Frederick Chilton, Hannibal, The Silence Of The Lambs
Milady Blue 3 years ago
The last line in the movie, which actually referred to him, however, was gold. "I would like to chat longer, but... I'm having an old friend for dinner. Bye." Anthony Hopkins deserved that Oscar for that line alone.
#56
Denzel Q. Crocker, The Fairly OddParents
#57
Georgina Sparks, Gossip Girl
That'sEndorable 3 years ago
Wait... is that Dawn Summers, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Michelle Trachtenberger? Same actress made this list twice? I never saw Gossip Girl, but the reason she was hated on Buffy wasn't anything to do with the actress, simply a bad concept for her character. The actress handled a tough assignment well.
#58
Rachel Ferrier, War Of The Worlds
lunar eclipse 3 years ago
Oh come on. She was a 9 year old kid. And she was WAY better than most kids in apocalyptic movies
#59
Austin Powers, Austin Powers In Goldmember
#60
Ed Peletier, The Walking Dead
#61
Nute Gunray, Star Wars Universe
#62
Jill Sadelstein, Jack And Jill
#64
Sakura Haruno, Naruto
#65
Walden Schmidt, Two And A Half Men
#68
Kate, Days Of Our Lives
#69
Diego, Dora The Explorer
#70
Janice Hosenstein, Friends
#71
Jenny Schecter, The L Word
Dre Mosley 3 years ago
OMG. Pretty much every character had a reason to want her dead. Some of the c**p she pulled was awful.
#72
Carla, Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen
#73
The Governor, The Walking Dead
#74
Dawn Summers, Buffy The Vampire Slayer
#75
Miley Stewart, Hannah Montana
#76
Jack Sadelstein, Jack And Jill
#77
Mary Corleone, The Godfather: Part III
#78
Bradley Martin, Bates Motel
#79
Izzie Stevens, Grey's Anatomy
#80
Susan Delfino, Desperate Housewives
#82
Jenna Marshall, Pretty Little Liars
#83
Oz, American Pie Franchise
#84
Cleveland Brown Jr., The Cleveland Show
#85
Staff Sgt. Sean Dignam, The Departed
#86
Walder Frey, Game Of Thrones
Raven Sheridan 3 years ago
Nah, he was just taking his frustration at Harry Potter, out on the Starks.
#87
John Lutz, 30 Rock
LinkTheHylian 3 years ago
More like John Putz, am I right? I'm kidding. I haven't seen 30 Rock yet.
#88
Meg Masters, Supernatural
#90
Henry Mills, Once Upon A Time
#91
Wendy Torrance, The Shining
#92
Roman Pearce, Fast & Furious Franchise
justmemorticia 3 years ago
Honestly, I watched only the first two films and had a bit of a crush on Roman and Dom. Couldn't help it, didn't watch the rest hundred movies. Does it get THAT bad? :D
#93
Peeta Mellark, Hunger Games
#94
Anakin Skywalker, Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones
Blurryface 3 years ago
Okay, no. This is his character arc. You’re supposed to hate/pity him by the end, yes, but he is not the least favorite character.
#95
Derek Zoolander, Zoolander
#96
Richie, Richie Rich
#97
Theon Greyjoy, Game Of Thrones
#98
Ruby Rhod, The Fifth Element
#99
William Turner, The Pirates Of The Caribbean Franchise
#100
Samwise Gamgee, The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy
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olx 3 years ago
i feel like it kind of defeats the point of the list to put the show/movie's literal antagonists
NicNor5560 3 years ago
Exactly! I knew maybe one of them. But aren't they supposed to be like that? For the good of the show/movie?
Load More Replies... Laugh or not 3 years ago
This list is a mess. It mixes well-written, well-played villains (like Dolores Umbridge or Joffrey Baratheon), which are not supposed to be likable, with annoying protagonists that are badly written and/or badly played. Not the same thing at all.
Iriané Marie Laurentwolff 3 years ago
You as adult can't just judge any character which is meant for kids. Because kids could find them amazing and a nice behaviour pattern. Same for the teen stories characters. Maybe the author of this is a grumpy boomer xD
Will Cable 3 years ago
Can I include most children that appear in movies, the kids Jurassic Park springs to mind.
Enlee Jones 3 years ago
Buttercup from “The Princess Bride”. She’s useless and insufferable. When she’s not being a stuck-up brat to Westley she’s moping around waiting to be rescued.
help I can’t whistle 3 years ago
Some of these are just written badly, like Bella swan, but some were created to make you hate them like Umbridge
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
Or, also missing: the woman in Stephen King's Misery!!! Magnificent performance by Kathy Bates (is supposed to be horrible and unlikeable though, so maybe not right for this list?).
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wifeofweasley 3 years ago
I can't believe they had 100 characters and no one mentioned Oliver Wells from Bones who's literally the most arrogant, self absorbed and annoying person ever. I know, he's supposed to be annoying but they really managed to get that through tho
Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago
Some of these characters were meant to be controversial, and they were quite good at it, since they were well-written and well-acted. Others were annoying because of a lack of artistic talent on various sides.
Richard Henderson 3 years ago
Where the hell was Steve Urkle? The king of annoying characters!
That'sEndorable 3 years ago
Some you hated because they were villains and you were supposed to hate them. Some you hated them because they were so poorly conceived or written. Some were supposed to be villains, but the real reason you hated them was because they were so poorly conceived or written. And some were supposed to be annoying, but actually weren't.
Party Poison (They/Them) 3 years ago
Zach from The Strain. In the books he is okay-ish, but in the series he so f*****g annoying!
Daaaaaaaaaaa 3 years ago
98% agree with this list. Man, there's some mega annoying people. I'm a big film fan, but I just never got the hype surrounding Zoolander or Austin Powers. Even thinking of those characters makes me feeling uncomfortable. Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler are way better in serious roles than comedy. The whole Vampire thing got boring after Sookie turned into a fairy that's where all vampire shows should have ended. As for GoT, argh, IMO, other than an overall good looking show, sets and cinematography wise, casting could have done a far better job.
olx 3 years ago
i feel like it kind of defeats the point of the list to put the show/movie's literal antagonists
NicNor5560 3 years ago
Exactly! I knew maybe one of them. But aren't they supposed to be like that? For the good of the show/movie?
Load More Replies... Laugh or not 3 years ago
This list is a mess. It mixes well-written, well-played villains (like Dolores Umbridge or Joffrey Baratheon), which are not supposed to be likable, with annoying protagonists that are badly written and/or badly played. Not the same thing at all.
Iriané Marie Laurentwolff 3 years ago
You as adult can't just judge any character which is meant for kids. Because kids could find them amazing and a nice behaviour pattern. Same for the teen stories characters. Maybe the author of this is a grumpy boomer xD
Will Cable 3 years ago
Can I include most children that appear in movies, the kids Jurassic Park springs to mind.
Enlee Jones 3 years ago
Buttercup from “The Princess Bride”. She’s useless and insufferable. When she’s not being a stuck-up brat to Westley she’s moping around waiting to be rescued.
help I can’t whistle 3 years ago
Some of these are just written badly, like Bella swan, but some were created to make you hate them like Umbridge
Bored Retsuko 3 years ago
Or, also missing: the woman in Stephen King's Misery!!! Magnificent performance by Kathy Bates (is supposed to be horrible and unlikeable though, so maybe not right for this list?).
Load More Replies... wifeofweasley 3 years ago
I can't believe they had 100 characters and no one mentioned Oliver Wells from Bones who's literally the most arrogant, self absorbed and annoying person ever. I know, he's supposed to be annoying but they really managed to get that through tho
Mariele Scherzinger 3 years ago
Some of these characters were meant to be controversial, and they were quite good at it, since they were well-written and well-acted. Others were annoying because of a lack of artistic talent on various sides.
Richard Henderson 3 years ago
Where the hell was Steve Urkle? The king of annoying characters!
That'sEndorable 3 years ago
Some you hated because they were villains and you were supposed to hate them. Some you hated them because they were so poorly conceived or written. Some were supposed to be villains, but the real reason you hated them was because they were so poorly conceived or written. And some were supposed to be annoying, but actually weren't.
Party Poison (They/Them) 3 years ago
Zach from The Strain. In the books he is okay-ish, but in the series he so f*****g annoying!
Daaaaaaaaaaa 3 years ago
98% agree with this list. Man, there's some mega annoying people. I'm a big film fan, but I just never got the hype surrounding Zoolander or Austin Powers. Even thinking of those characters makes me feeling uncomfortable. Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler are way better in serious roles than comedy. The whole Vampire thing got boring after Sookie turned into a fairy that's where all vampire shows should have ended. As for GoT, argh, IMO, other than an overall good looking show, sets and cinematography wise, casting could have done a far better job.
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