Throughout the history of television, there are examples of characters from shows just disappearing. In one episode they are there, and in the next, they are gone without so much as an acknowledgment ...

Do you tend to masseuse (er, misuse) words in humorous ways? If yes, you've made a malapropism—and everyone from politicians to famous literature characters is guilty of it. Have you ever uttered a ...

David Heath is a List Writer from the UK specializing in video games, movies, TV shows, and the occasional anime. Fighting games have diverse rosters & archetypes like Shotos, Charge, Grapplers.

Television is one of the most powerful mediums available for social change. Through characters and stories we love, we can help heal the divide and show people that we are all human and all want ...

Tsunade is powerful but never wins, hurting her credibility in battles. Shino falls from grace, becoming a weak character in ...

Ariel and Ursula. Katniss Everdeen and President Snow. Jean Valjean and Javert. Most compelling narratives have a protagonist who the audience is meant to support—and an antagonist who stands in the ...

Whether they’re humans, supernatural creatures, heroes, or villains, fully developed characters drive narratives. The art of character development is essential to crafting characters that audiences ...

You know about the Bechdel test, right? It's the famous and very simple test that is used today to assess the gender bias of films, TV series and books. It's actually very simple - to pass this test, ...

This 2025 retrospective shows that competence without character is fragile and often harmful. Character endures, sustains, ...