'Filthy rich, kinky and heartless': your favourite late-arriving TV characters

The article lists various characters from TV shows who were introduced late in their series and had a significant impact on the show. Here are some of the notable ones:

1. Ralph Cifaretto (The Sopranos) - Introduced in season 4, Ralph was a ruthless and cunning character who shook up Tony's crew.
2. Lord Flashheart (Blackadder II) - Introduced in episode 6, Lord Flashheart was a charismatic and flamboyant character who added to the show's humor and wit.
3. Sideshow Bob (The Simpsons) - Introduced in season 4, Sideshow Bob was a clever and cunning villain who had a long history with Krusty the Clown.
4. Meg (Motherland) - Introduced in season 2, Meg was a sassy and confident character who added to the show's humor and wit.
5. Frank (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Introduced in season 1, Frank was a foul-mouthed and manipulative character who added to the show's dark humor.
6. Ralph Cifaretto (The Sopranos) - Introduced in season 4, Ralph was a ruthless and cunning character who shook up Tony's crew.
7. Lane Pryce (Mad Men) - Introduced in season 5, Lane was a smooth-talking and charming character who added to the show's glamour and sophistication.

Some notable characters introduced late in their series include:

1. Meg (Motherland) - A sassy and confident character who adds to the show's humor and wit.
2. Frank (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - A foul-mouthed and manipulative character who adds to the show's dark humor.
3. Ralph Cifaretto (The Sopranos) - A ruthless and cunning character who shakes up Tony's crew.
4. Lane Pryce (Mad Men) - A smooth-talking and charming character who adds to the show's glamour and sophistication.

These characters all had a significant impact on their respective shows, often shaking things up or adding new dynamics to the cast of characters.
 
๐Ÿค” I'm so over these lists of "great" characters introduced late in the series. Like, don't get me wrong, they're cool and all, but what about the rest? The ones who were part of the show from the start? I mean, Ralph Cifaretto is great, but what about Tony's other crew members? Did they just chill while Ralph was shaking things up? ๐Ÿ˜’

And have you noticed how often these lists focus on male characters? It's like, what about the women who are just as awesome, but don't get the same recognition? I'm looking at you, Meg from Motherland ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™€๏ธ. She brings so much sass and confidence to that show, but is she ever gonna be more than just a "late introduction" kinda character? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ

I guess what I'm saying is, let's give some love to all the characters, not just the ones who came in mid-series ๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
I think there's something fishy about this list ๐ŸŸ. You got three Ralphs on it? That's like, a conspiracy to create a narrative... or maybe they really are all connected in some way? I mean, Ralph Cifaretto from The Sopranos was a game-changer for Tony's crew, but what if there's more to Ralph than meets the eye? Maybe he's not just a ruthless and cunning character, but a pawn in a larger game? And Lane Pryce from Mad Men, smooth-talking and charming as he is... maybe he's just distracting us from something. I'm not saying it's a cover-up or anything ๐Ÿ˜, but I do think there's more to these characters than we're being told.
 
Omg ๐Ÿ˜ just saw this list and I'm like wow ๐Ÿคฏ some of these characters are literally game changers ๐Ÿ’ฅ Ralph Cifaretto is so intense ๐Ÿ”ช and I love how he shook things up for Tony's crew ๐Ÿ‘Š Lord Flashheart is hilarious ๐Ÿคฃ his charisma is on point ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ and Sideshow Bob is just evil ๐Ÿ˜ˆ but in a good way? Meg from Motherland is sassy and fabulous ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ Frank from It's Always Sunny is so dark and twisted ๐Ÿคช I'm kinda obsessed with these new additions to their shows ๐Ÿ“บ
 
I'm so obsessed with The Sopranos right now ๐Ÿคฏ... I mean, have you seen Ralph Cifaretto? He's like, the ultimate wild card in Tony's crew ๐Ÿ˜ฑ! Introduced in season 4, he just shook everything up and changed the game for Tony. And can we talk about how iconic it was when he killed off Artie Bucco ๐Ÿคฃ... it was like a whole new level of drama.

I love how these late-introduced characters can really elevate a show to the next level ๐Ÿ’ฅ! Like, Meg from Motherland is just the sassiest thing ever ๐Ÿ˜‚ and Frank from It's Always Sunny in Philly is like, the ultimate manipulator ๐Ÿคช. And don't even get me started on Sideshow Bob... he's like, the ultimate villain ๐Ÿ˜ˆ.

It's crazy to think about how these characters could've been missed if they were introduced earlier ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ. But I'm so glad they were brought in later and changed the show forever ๐Ÿ’ฏ!
 
omg i just watched an episode of it's always sunny in philadelpia where frank is super drunk and it made me laugh so hard ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃ i never knew how much i needed that character in my life lol what's with all these shows making new characters at the end though? like why not introduce them from the start? ๐Ÿค”
 
I think it's crazy how some shows can just introduce these awesome characters in the middle of the series and change everything ๐Ÿคฏ! Like Ralph Cifaretto from The Sopranos - who knew he was gonna shake things up like that? ๐Ÿ˜‚ And Lord Flashheart from Blackadder II, he's like the ultimate comedic relief ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ. I also love how Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons is just so clever and evil - it's like he's been hiding in plain sight all along ๐Ÿค”.

It's interesting to see how these characters can have such a big impact on the show, even though they're introduced late. It's like they're the wild card that everyone didn't know was coming ๐Ÿ˜ฎ. And I gotta say, Frank from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is just so... Frank ๐Ÿคฃ. He's like the ultimate manipulator.

I'm not sure what it is about these shows, but they always seem to know how to introduce characters at the right time. Maybe it's just a formula for success or something? ๐Ÿ’ก Either way, I love seeing these characters come out of nowhere and shake things up ๐Ÿ˜Ž
 
I'm loving this list ๐Ÿคฉ, but I gotta say, Ralph Cifaretto is introduced TWICE lol ๐Ÿ˜‚ like he's the only one who matters? And isn't it weird how he gets a separate mention on the notable ones section too? ๐Ÿค” anyway, Sideshow Bob is a total masterclass in villainy - his wit and intelligence make him so compelling. And I'm with you on Frank from It's Always Sunny - that guy's like the king of dark humor ๐Ÿ˜‚. And have you noticed how all these characters are pretty different from each other? Like, Ralph Cifaretto is all about manipulation, while Sideshow Bob is more cerebral. ๐Ÿค“
 
I mean, what's the point of even introducing new characters late in a series? It's just gonna be some forced attempt to shake things up and make people care about that one character who was barely there until then ๐Ÿ˜’. Like, Ralph Cifaretto from The Sopranos, who showed up out of nowhere in season 4 like he was some kinda savior or something. And don't even get me started on Sideshow Bob... I mean, come on, he's just a cartoon character with a plan to kill Krusty the Clown ๐Ÿ™„. And have you seen Frank from It's Always Sunny? He's just a walking mouth that spews out garbage nonstop ๐Ÿ’”. But hey, I guess they all managed to make an impact or whatever...
 
I'm loving this list ๐Ÿคฉ! It's crazy how some characters can totally flip the script on a show just by being introduced late game. Like, Ralph Cifaretto in The Sopranos, he's like a toxic new boyfriend who shakes things up and makes Tony's crew go haywire ๐Ÿ˜‚. And Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons, that guy's like a supervillain with a permanent residence in Springfield ๐Ÿคฃ. I think what's so interesting is how these characters added this new layer of complexity to the shows. They're not just one-dimensional villains or sidekicks, they're full-on personalities with their own motivations and conflicts. And it's amazing how well they integrate into the existing cast of characters too...
 
I gotta say, these late-comers really made an impression, ya know? Like how Ralph Cifaretto came in and turned Tony Soprano's crew into a whole different animal - I mean, who would've thought that guy was gonna shake things up like that? ๐Ÿ˜‚ And Lord Flashheart, oh man, he brought the funny to Blackadder II. But what really got me is how they added depth to these shows without being like the main characters from the start. Like Frank Reynolds in It's Always Sunny - he's not the one you'd expect to bring the laughs but he does, and then some! ๐Ÿคฃ
 
I'm low-key obsessed with those late-game characters, they're like the ultimate game-changers ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ‘! I mean, Ralph Cifaretto's intensity was just what The Sopranos needed to shake things up in season 4 #SopranosForever. And Lord Flashheart's wit and charm were pure gold on Blackadder II ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ’…. Meanwhile, Sideshow Bob's long history with Krusty the Clown made his introduction in season 4 even more epic #TheSimpsonsBest. It's crazy how Frank's toxic personality added so much to It's Always Sunny in Philly ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ‘Ž. And Lane Pryce's smooth moves brought a whole new level of sophistication to Mad Men ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘—! Late-game characters always bring the heat ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿ’ฅ, don't you agree? ๐Ÿ‘Š
 
I dont get why they included Ralph Cifaretto twice ๐Ÿค”... like what's the point? anyway i was watching The Sopranos last night and i loved how Ralph added drama to Tony's life ๐Ÿ˜‚. I wonder if they would have been as good without him, but i guess that's hard to say since he was introduced so late in the series. What do u think? Should shows introduce new characters mid-season or not? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ
 
omg i love how ralph cifaretto shook up tonys crew ๐Ÿคฏ in the sopranos!! he was like the ultimate wild card ๐Ÿ˜‚ and lord flashheart was hilarious in blackadder ii ๐Ÿคฃ who else has characters that were introduced late but made a huge impact on their shows? ๐Ÿ’ก maybe it's just me but meg from motherland is so underrated too ๐Ÿ™Œ frank from it's always sunny in philly is like the king of mean spirits ๐Ÿ˜‚
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, can you believe how late some of these characters were introduced? Like, Meg from Motherland was already killing it in season 2, and Frank from It's Always Sunny in Philly... well, he's just a masterclass in dark humor ๐Ÿ˜‚. And Ralph Cifaretto from The Sopranos? That guy came out of nowhere and just shook up Tony's crew like he owned the place! ๐Ÿ’ฅ Meanwhile, Lane Pryce from Mad Men was all about that smooth-talking life, adding some much-needed glamour to the show. But what I find really interesting is how these characters changed the game for their respective shows. They brought new energy, new conflicts, and new laughs... or in Ralph's case, a whole lot of drama ๐Ÿคฏ!
 
I'm low-key impressed by how these late-game additions shook things up in their respective shows. Like, Ralph Cifaretto's sudden introduction in The Sopranos was a major game-changer for Tony's crew - it added this whole new level of tension and unpredictability. And Lord Flashheart's episode in Blackadder II? Genius! He brought this much-needed wit and humor to the show. I also love how Meg, Frank, and Lane Pryce all brought something unique to their respective shows. It just goes to show that even when a character is introduced late, they can still make a huge impact.

But at the same time, it's kinda weird how some of these characters were only there for like 2-3 seasons... it feels like we missed out on some potential storylines and developments. Like, what if Ralph Cifaretto had been part of the crew from season 1? Would things have played out differently?
 
omg I'm so curious about Ralph Cifaretto ๐Ÿ˜‚ like what made him so ruthless and cunning? was it something in his past or just his personality? ๐Ÿค” and Lord Flashheart is hilarious! I love how he added to Blackadder's humor, but also brought out the show's drama. ๐Ÿ’ฅ I wish they'd introduce characters later in shows sometimes, because we get to see the transformation of the whole cast, like Lane Pryce from smooth-talking guy to more complex character ๐Ÿคฏ and Frank is just so darkly funny! ๐Ÿ˜‚ does anyone else think that Sideshow Bob would be a great villain for other shows? ๐Ÿค”
 
idk why they keep listing Ralph Cifaretto ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ like 3 times... didn't he only appear in season 4? shouldn't that be enough? also, what's with all these "sassy and confident" descriptions? can we get some actual info on how long these characters were around or how they affected the show? i'm not buying this as a definitive list ๐Ÿค”
 
I was just saying that The Sopranos could've done with more character development... I mean, Ralph Cifaretto is a total game changer, but then he's not really there for long enough ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. And have you noticed how different the show would've been if Frank from It's Always Sunny had been in season 1? Like, totally different ๐Ÿ˜‚. But what I find really interesting is how Sideshow Bob ended up as a recurring character on The Simpsons... I mean, that guy was supposed to be just a one-off villain ๐Ÿค”.
 
omg u guys i just loved watchin these shows & discoverin these iconic late-bloomer characters ๐Ÿคฉ! like ralph cifaretto in sopranos was literally game-changer for tony's crew - so ruthless & cunning, it's crazy how they made him fit so seamlessly into the show. and lord flashheart in blackadder ii? pure comedy gold ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ. but what i love is how these characters added a new layer to their shows & changed the dynamic of the cast forever. meg from motherland was sassy & confident, frank from it's always sunny was just plain nasty ๐Ÿ˜‚, and lane pryce from mad men brought that smooth, charming vibe... anyways can't wait for u guys to binge-watch these faves! ๐Ÿ’ฅ
 
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