The most annoying main characters in TV history

Emily in Paris is wrapping up with a sixth season currently filming, finally bringing Emily Cooper’s long European run to an end. Main characters are often messy and mistake-prone, which can make them compelling to watch. At the same time, anti‑heroes and snarky side characters tend to get the best lines and make the hard choices the protagonists avoid.

Many of these shows ran for years, building successful careers for their stars even as some viewers found the leads grating.

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