Have you ever fallen out of love with your favorite TV show character because of something they did that gave you the ick? Here are the most unforgettable (and unforgivable) moments that made us all give up on these characters.
1. Andy takes off – The Office
Andy, played by Ed Helms, first showed up on “The Office” in Season 3. While viewers had mixed feelings about him in the beginning, he quickly became a beloved character on the show who experienced lots of growth. However, in the last season of the show, he abandons his girlfriend Erin, who already struggled with abandonment issues, to go sailing with his brother in the Caribbean, cementing him as a selfish and heartless person.
2. Deb’s disturbing feelings for Dexter – Dexter
Despite the fact that Dexter Morgan was a serial killer, he always looked out for his adopted sister, Deb, no matter what shocking things he did in the shadows. But after six seasons, the relationship got a little creepy when Deb realized she was in love with him. Viewers could handle murder, but a sister falling in love with her brother was an alarming step too far for many fans of the show.
3. Nate’s unforgivable betrayal of Ted – Ted Lasso
Coach Ted Lasso was one of the most loveable characters ever on TV, which made this betrayal sting even more. Ted treated everyone around him like family, and a member of that family was his protégé and assistant coach Nate Shelley. But when Nate becomes jealous of Ted, he betrays him by telling the press about his anxiety attacks and ditching him for another team. While they eventually made up, many viewers never got over this shocking act.
4. Carrie dumps Aidan – Sex and the City
Carrie’s love life on “Sex and the City” was a rollercoaster. The columnist in NYC had an on-and-off relationship with Mr. Big, and while the drama may have been juicy, it was certainly toxic. So when the perfect and kind Aidan came on the scene, we were all rooting for him. Sadly, Carrie broke up with him, even though she was the one who initially cheated on him with Big and he had the heart to forgive her. When she cut things off, it was ruthless, and we questioned ever seeing her as the romantic she made herself out to be.