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** Speaking of ''StarTrek'', there's Garak, perhaps ''the'' Darkhorse of ''StarTrekDeepSpaceNine'', who started out as a minor character with a mysterious past and became a crucial part of the later seasons' intrigues. A tailor, a spy, a gardener, a soldier, and practically a series regular by the end.

* Alec on DarkAngel was very popular with fans, [[EstrogenBrigadeBait particularly female ones]], who often watched more for Alec character development than for the Familiars vs. Transgenics storyline.

** Gabriel is also this, having both a large number of fans (he even has his own Big Bang on Livejournal) and a lot of people who want to see him again [[spoiler: even after he was ''[[KilledOffForReal]]'' by his brother. Rumours say his return is a possiblility.]]

** Gabriel is also this, having both a large number of fans (he even has his own Big Bang on Livejournal) and a lot of people who want to see him again [[spoiler: even after he was [[KilledOffForReal]] by his brother. Rumours say his return is a possiblility.]]

** Gabriel is also this, having both a large number of fans (he even has his own Big Bang on Livejournal) and a lot of people who want to see him again [spoiler: even after he was [[KilledOffForReal]] by his brother. Rumours say his return is a possiblility.]]

* So great is the popularity of BadassLongcoat Omar Little in ''TheWire'', it can come as a shock to remember that he didn't even get a credit in the opening sequence until the third season.

** Jeff has appeared in one episode, and been mentioned in another, yet somehow has quite a large fanbase.

** And then we have none other than the [[MightyMorphinPowerRangers 1st Black Ranger]][=/=][[PowerRangersZeo Green Zeo Ranger]][=/=][[PowerRangersTurbo 1st Green Turbo Ranger]], Adam Park, played by none other than [[NamesToKnowInAnime (now-)anime phenom]] JohnnyYongBosch. Whereas his earlier appearances weren't anything ''too'' spectacular (but hey, what can ''you'' do [[TheNostalgiaCritic when the movie gives you]] [[WhatKindOfLamePowerIsHeartAnyway the power of kissing]]?), but his return to aid Carlos during ''[[PowerRangersInSpace In Space]]'' ([[DeadlyUpgrade damaged Power Coin]], and all!) was deemed to be [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome awesome]]. [[AndTheFandomRejoiced There was much Fandom Rejoicing]] (to nearly fangasmic levels) when it was revealed that Adam would be leading the [[PowerRangersNinjaStorm group]] [[PowerRangersDinoThunder of]] [[PowerRangersSPD previous]] [[PowerRangersMysticForce rangers]] during the show's [[MilestoneCelebration 15th anniversary]] [[ReunionShow two-parter]] ("[[PowerRangersOperationOverdrive Once a Ranger]]"), marking his return to the franchise after nearly a decade, and making him the second character of the franchise from the [[MyRealDaddy Saban era]] to crossover to the [[DorkAge Disney era]] (behind Jason David Frank's Dr. Tommy Oliver). Not bad, Mr. Park, not bad.

****** Or, [[YourMileageMayVary from another point of view]] outrageously brilliant and inventive writing designed to mess with and subvert audience expectations (in ''Silence in the Library'' and ''Forest of the Dead'' we are given ''no indication whatsoever'' how far in the future the Doctor finally meets River or in which of his remaining regenerations. In ''The Time of Angels'' pictures of all The Doctor's faces are RetCon'd into River's diary). It is a simple fact and harsh reality of serial TV that sometimes threads do not get picked up that were meant to, and others than weren't do. This is one of the latter, according to the showrunner.

* Originally intended to protest against government requirements for "Identifiable Canadian Content" on ''{{SCTV}}'', DaveThomas and RickMoranis came up with Bob and Doug McKenzie, two half-wit brothers who talk about various things on ''The Great White North'', while they drink beer. However, despite the McKenzie Bros. being incredibly stereotypical characters, this all worked too well and made them really popular with the audience. There was even [[StrangeBrew a movie]] that was released after the show ended.

**** Flatly contradicted my [[StevenMoffat The Moff]] in one of the confidentials. She was a one-shot (to play the "someone knows The Hero better than The Hero" trope) who he then decided to do properly when made showrunner (the Crash of the Byzantium being a thread he picked up).

** He's [[YourMileageMay Vary not necessary beloved by all fans of the show]].

* Doctor Reid Oliver as played by Eric Sheffer Stevens on AsTheWorldTurns. A StraightGay DrJerk who had a strong SlapSlapKiss relationship with Luke before they officially became a couple. His GenreSavvy nature and tendency to [[LampshadeHanging hang lampshades]] makes him a combination of the StraightMan and OnlySaneMan. The fact he does actually care deeply for the welfare of his patients, [[PetTheDog pets the dog]] whenever Katie's involved, and has a relatively functional, caring relationship with Luke puts him in JerkWithAHeartOfGold territory.

* Doctor Reid Oliver as played by Eric Sheffer Stevens on AsTheWorldTurns. A StraightGay DrJerk who had a strong SlapSlapKiss relationship with Luke before they officially became a couple. His GenreSavvy nature and tendency to [[LampshadeHanging hang lampshades]] makes him a StraightMan. The fact he does actually care deeply for the welfare of his patients, [[PetTheDog pets the dog]] whenever Katie's involved, and has a relatively functional, caring relationship with Luke puts him in JerkWithAHeartOfGold territory.

* Doctor Reid Oliver as played by Eric Sheffer Stevens on AsTheWorldTurns. A StraightGay DrJerk who had a strong SlapSlapKiss with Luke before they officially became a couple. His GenreSavvy nature and tendency to [[LampshadeHanging hang lampshades]] makes him a StraightMan. The fact he does actually care deeply for the welfare of his patients, [[PetTheDog pets the dog]] whenever Katie's involved, and has a relatively functional, caring relationship with Luke puts him in JerkWithAHeartOfGold territory.

** And then we have none other than the [[MightyMorphinPowerRangers 1st Black Ranger]][=/=][[PowerRangersZeo Green Zeo Ranger]][=/=][[PowerRangersTurbo 1st Green Turbo Ranger]], Adam Park, played by none other than [[NamesToKnowInAnime (now-)anime phenom]] JohnnyYongBosch. Whereas his earlier appearances weren't anything ''too'' spectacular (but hey, what can ''you'' do [[ThatGuyWithTheGlasses when the movie gives you]] [[WhatKindOfLamePowerIsHeartAnyway the power of kissing]]?), but his return to aid Carlos during ''[[PowerRangersInSpace In Space]]'' ([[DeadlyUpgrade damaged Power Coin]], and all!) was deemed to be [[CrowningMomentOfAwesome awesome]]. [[AndTheFandomRejoiced There was much Fandom Rejoicing]] (to nearly fangasmic levels) when it was revealed that Adam would be leading the [[PowerRangersNinjaStorm group]] [[PowerRangersDinoThunder of]] [[PowerRangersSPD previous]] [[PowerRangersMysticForce rangers]] during the show's [[MilestoneCelebration 15th anniversary]] [[ReunionShow two-parter]] ("[[PowerRangersOperationOverdrive Once a Ranger]]"), marking his return to the franchise after nearly a decade, and making him the second character of the franchise from the [[MyRealDaddy Saban era]] to crossover to the [[DorkAge Disney era]] (behind Jason David Frank's Dr. Tommy Oliver). Not bad, Mr. Park, not bad.

** Also Jonathan, who went from basically a glorified extra to getting entire episodes written around him--"Superstar", to becoming a [[spoiler:Big Bad]] in season 6, to a [[spoiler:tragic death]] in season 7.