Some quirky characters from fantasy shows and movies would make interesting main characters, such as Wednesday Addams in the new Netflix original.
Though The Addams Family was a dark comedy movie series, the Netflix series Wednesday is more of a fantasy series that features different magical beings and monsters. The show pays homage to the original source material, but focuses on the iconic character of Wednesday Addams.
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There are fantasy series and movies known for many fascinating, quirky characters. While they aren’t always the star of the show, these eccentric characters often have a way of captivating the audience, becoming beloved fan favorites. Some of these quirky characters would make for exciting Wednesday-style spinoffs that feature them as the star of the show.
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Skip Ad10Madison Montgomery Is Another Fierce Young Woman
American Horror Story: Coven
Madison Montgomery is a witch that appeared in both American Horror Story: Coven and Apocalypse. Though she died in Coven, she was brought back to life. Among all the characters in this dark series, Madison is one of the most fierce, making up her own rules and following her own path.
Many fans consider her one of the creepy characters similar to Wednesday Addams. Though both of them are quirky in their own way, both ladies are born independents. Madison would dominate a series, leading to likely dark and even slightly sadistic conflicts.
9Stella Was Another Powerful Teen With A Complicated Family
Fate: The Winx Saga
Fate: The Winx Saga has been canceled after two seasons, but it had already developed a dedicated fanbase. While Bloom, a fire fairy, was the main character of the series, she also had a group of friends that played important roles in the plot. One of the members of Bloom’s group was Stella, a light fairy that was also the daughter of the Queen of Solaria.
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Though Stella appeared to be a typical popular girl, she was actually more complex than that. As one of the most powerful fairies at the school and a princess, she had a lot of pressure on her to live up to expectations. A multi-layered character like Stella, who is more than meets the eye, would make for an interesting protagonist.
8Rebekah Mikaelson Is A Force
The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, And Legacies
Rebekah is one of the original vampires, depicted first in The Vampire Diaries and then the two spinoffs following. While the most notable original vampire was her brother Klaus, Rebekah was arguably the most fascinating of the three siblings.
She was often underestimated and underappreciated in her family, especially by Klaus, but she was nearly as powerful as him, just as intelligent, and had also lived centuries. Many fans of The Vampire Diaries and the spinoffs favored Rebekah and would have liked to see her fascinating life before the modern era.
7Erica Sinclair Has Hero Potential
Stranger Things
Stranger Things is the most binge-worthy show on Netflix and one of the most successful series on the streaming service. The cast of characters has increased throughout the seasons. While Lucas’ sister Erica was a minor character, she had more involvement in the latest season.
Taking part in fighting the villain proved that Erica was smart, intelligent, and resourceful. Her bold nature makes her a memorable character and her creative, quirky ideas stand out among the plot. Given the opportunity, Erica has the potential to outside many of the other central characters.
6Mazikeen Was A Demon With Many Layers
Lucifer
Mazikeen, also known as Maze, was a demon that followed the devil up to L.A. in Lucifer. She is a fan favorite character because of her brazen personality, strength, and odd way of approaching a situation. Though she’s known for being aggressive and a bit harsh, she also proved she had a lot of heart and compassion.
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Maze received a happy ending at the conclusion of the series, marrying Eve and starting a dynamic-duo bounty hunting company. Fans of her character would love to see her as the star, perhaps focusing on her many adventures hunting criminals.
5Willow Stuck Out In A Crowd
Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Willow was a central character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, being an original part of the Scoobies and Buffy’s best friend. She’s a beloved character and known as one of the first LGBTQ+ characters in a fantasy series. Though Buffy was the star of the show, Willow had many notable plotlines, especially when she turned into Dark Willow following the tragic death of her girlfriend.
At the end of the series, Willow was one of the most powerful witches in the world. If the show was ever to do a spinoff of one of the final surviving characters, Willow’s powers and eccentric behavior would make for a fascinating storyline.
4Alice Cullen Could Be The Most Fascinating Psychic Protagonist
The Twilight Saga
The Twilight Saga focused on the romance between Edward and Bella, but the Cullen family were important character that occasionally had their own subplots. Despite the focus on the passionate lovers, fans loved Alice’s character.
Some fans even enjoyed Alice and more than the two main characters. She was not only a quirky character with a lot of spirit, but a powerful psychic that had a mysterious background. There have been a couple of spinoff novels written based on the Twilight world, but none have focused on Alice. Her complicated background and origin story would make for an exciting, magical story.
3Jaskier Would Be A Truly Entertaining Main Character
The Witcher
The Witcher has many entertaining characters that receive various subplots, despite it only having two seasons so far. While Jaskier isn’t dire to the overall plotline of the series, he is one of the most unforgettable characters in fantasy shows.
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Jaskier is known for his quirky characteristics, constantly cracking jokes and entertaining the audience. However, he is also one of the most famous bards and has an unexpected serious side that proves he has depth. While the writers would have to get creative to flesh out a storyline for Jaskier, his character has an entertaining personality that is sure to keep an audience engaged.
2Claire Novak Is A Determined Investigator
Supernatural
Supernatural is one of the best The CW shows and has an extremely dedicated fanbase. Lasting fifteen seasons, the show consistently focused on brothers Sam and Dean Winchester. However, the show had dozens of supporting characters that carried the storyline throughout the years. Claire Novak was the daughter of Castiel’s human vessel and had a few prominent episodes.
However, Claire was mostly forgotten about by the conclusion. While she wasn’t a central character, she was known for her strength and dedication to monster hunting. Though the network decided to release a prequel to the series, it would have been interesting to see the next generation featuring young hunters like Claire.
1Arya Defies Societies Standards For Young Women
Game Of Thrones
There were dozens of fan favorite characters within Game of Thrones, including Arya Stark. She was a young girl at the start of the series and the audience got to see her grow up. Throughout her journey, she had to learn to survive by being strong and learning deadly skills.
At the end of the series, Arya set sail from Westeros, hoping to find adventure in unexplored lands. Though there is already a spinoff in the works featuring her brother (technically her cousin) Jon Snow, Arya’s journey would make for an exciting and adventurous addition to the growing Game of Thrones franchise.
