Collider has published a ranked list of TV characters the outlet argues were unfairly disliked by audiences, despite being written as reasonable or necessary figures within their shows. The piece contends that such characters are often designed as foils or voices of reason to balance out more chaotic, charismatic leads, but fans frequently misread their narrative purpose and direct disproportionate hostility towards them, mistaking realism or caution for annoyance.

Among those featured are Skyler White from *Breaking Bad*, portrayed by Anna Gunn, who is criticised by fans for opposing her husband Walter's criminal activities despite acting as any rational spouse would; and Debra Barone from *Everybody Loves Raymond*, played by Patricia Heaton, often labelled a "nagging wife" despite functioning as the show's grounded counterbalance to her husband's immaturity. Kelly Reilly's Beth Dutton from *Yellowstone* also appears on the list, though the provided text is cut short before further detail. The full ranking runs to eight entries in total.