20 Characters We’re Supposed to Like Even Though It’s Impossible

Look, we’re not exactly media illiterate. We know perfectly well that not every fictional character is meant to be a beacon of morality and charisma. Hey, not even every protagonist needs to be completely free of flaws. If they’re written well, you root for them despite their shortcomings, but it’s usually pretty clear that you’re not supposed to sympathize with a gritty antihero.

That’s why it’s so confusing when you watch a movie or TV show featuring a protagonist who the screenwriter clearly thinks you’re going to love even though they suck all the doody. We’re not demanding perfection here, just someone who isn’t a complete failure of a human being, if you expect us not to side with their enemies. That’s why user LuinAelin asked r/AskReddit, “Who’s the worst main character we’re supposed to sympathize with?”