15 TV Characters who were meant to be temporary but became iconic

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Steve Harrington (Stranger Things) ; Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad) ; Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation); Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time); Andy Bernard (The Office) — Steve Harrington (Stranger Things); Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad); Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation); Captain Hook (Once Upon a Time); Andy Bernard (The Office) [Image via Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, NBC Universal Television, Disney-ABC Domestic Television]

8) Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation)

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Chris Pratt’s legendary role as Andy Dwyer was intended to be temporary. He was written in the script just for the first season of the show. Originally, he was supposed to be Anna’s love interest, which she moves on from eventually. However, Chris Pratt has a natural charisma and comedic timing, which makes him quite endearing. He added a lot of improvisations to the character of Andy and managed to land him a permanent role on the show.

Edited by Anshika Jain

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15 TV Characters who were meant to be temporary but became iconic

8) Andy Dwyer (Parks and Recreation)

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