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15 Iconic Characters Who Were Meant to Die—But Changed Everything Instead
Episode 68 • 28th March 2025 • A.J. Chat • A.J.Chat
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They were supposed to die early. Background extras, one-season villains, throwaway roles. But something happened—fans connected, actors delivered, and these 15 characters became the heart of their shows and movies.

From Stranger Things to Star Wars, these surprise survivors went from expendable to essential—and changed the course of their stories forever.


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