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There are so many memorable TV characters that carry the show from its inception. But on the flip side, there are some characters that were introduced later but captured our hearts. These characters made their TV shows so much better. This is our list of the 31 TV characters Who Didn’t Appear In The First Episode Yet Made Their Show Better.

1. Joseph Morgan as Klaus Mikaelson onThe Vampire Diaries
Klaus appeared on our favorite vampire show, in Episode 19, Season 2. He was the original vampire and werewolf hybrid.
2. Alycia Debnam-Carey as Lexa onThe 100
Lexa was first seen in the episode nameFog of war, Episode 6, Season 2.
3. Colin O’Donoghue as Killian Jones/Hook onOnce Upon a Time
Hooks first appeared on the TV show in the episode named crocodile. He did not appear on the show until Season 2, Episode 4.
4. Danai Gurira as Michonne onTheWalking Dead
Michonne is a spectacular character introduced in the episode besides the dying fire. She appeared in Season 2, Episode 13. Michonne is one of the key characters on the show now.
5. Emily Bett Rickards as Felicity Smoak onArrow
Felicity first appeared on the TV show in Episode 3, Season 1, namedLone Gunmen. She was technologically gifted, especially in computer science.
6. A.J. Cook as Jennifer “JJ” Jareau onCriminal Minds
JJ first appeared on the show in Season 1, Episode 2, named compulsion as a supervisory special agent.
7. Milo Ventimiglia as Jess Mariano onGilmore Girls
Jess first appeared on the beloved show, theGilmore girls, in Episode 5, Season 2, calledNick & Nora/Sid & Nancy.
8. Noel Fisher as Mickey Milkovich onShameless
Mickey was the violent and serious older brother of Mandy. He first appeared on the show in Season 1, Episode 3, namedAunt Ginger.
9. Misha Collins as Castiel onSupernatural
Castiel first appeared on the TV show in Season 4, Episode 1, known asLazarus rising.
10. Samira Wiley as Poussey Washington onOrange Is the New Black
Poussey first appeared on the show in the show called Tit punch in Season 1, Episode 2. She was in the 1st and 2nd seasons and became the main character in the 3rd and 4th seasons.
11. Chyler Leigh playing Lexie Grey inGrey’s Anatomy
Lexie Grey first appeared on the beloved drama show in Season 3, Episode 24. The show was namedTesting 1.2.3and was the half-sister of Meredith Grey.
12. Eric Dane as Mark Sloan onGrey’s Anatomy
Mark Sloan first appeared on the show in Episode 18, Season 2, named yesterday and was an instant hit among the fans. Mark was the head of plastic surgery and was introduced a Derek Shepard’s best friend.
13. Sophia Bush as Brooke Davis onOne Tree Hill
Brooke was first seen on the show, in Season 1, Episode 2. Named The Places You Have Come to Fear the Most.
14. Lamorne Morris as Winston Bishop onNew Girl
Winston first appeared on the show in the episode namedKryptonitein Season 1 Episode 2 and was an instant fan favorite.
15. Noah Reid as Patrick Brewer onSchitt’s Creek
Patrick first appeared on the show Season 3, Episode 8 namedMotel review, and was an eccentric and likable character.
16. Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley onStranger Things
Robin Buckley from the stranger things first appeared on the hit show in Season 3, Episode 1. She was one of the main characters of the season and was a former classmate of Steve Harrington.
17. Andrew Scott as the Priest onFleabag
In his role as the priest in Season 2, Andrew was first seen in Episode 1. He was an instant hit among the female fans of the show.
18. Harry Shum Jr. as Mike Chang onGlee
Chang first appeared in this role in the episode calledPreggersin Season 1, Episode 4. He has been an important part of the cast ever since.
19. Adam Scott and Rob Lowe as Ben Wyatt and Chris Traeger onParks and Recreation
They first appeared in the episode calledThe Master Planin Season 2, Episode 23. These two comedic geniuses were extremely liked by the fans.
20. Cicely Tyson as Ophelia Harkness onHow to Get Away with Murder
Ophelia first appeared on the show in Episode 13 of Season 1 calledMamas Here Now.She played Annalise’s mother but was a great character that soon became one of the show’s primary characters.
21. Katherine Barrell as Nicole Haught onWynonna Earp
Nicole had her first appearance on the show in Episode 2 of Season 1 named “Keep the Home Fires Burning.”
22. Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor onSupergirl
Lena Luthor appeared in the show in Season 2, Episode 1. The episode was namedThe Adventures of Supergirl.
23. Henry Ian Cusick playing Desmond Hume inLost
Desmond first appeared in Season 2, Episode 1. The episode was namedMan of Science, Man of Faith.
24. Gwendoline Christie as Brienne of Tarth onGame of Thrones
The Lady of Tarth first appeared in Season 2, Episode 3, and was a fantastic character from the beginning. This beloved character became one of the key people.
25. Maya Rudolph as the Judge onThe Good Place
Maya first appeared in her role as the judge in Episode 1, Season 2, named the burrito.
26. Vanessa Morgan as Toni Topaz onRiverdale
Toni Topaz was first seen onRiverdalein Season 2, Episode 3, and soon became a key character.
27. Tyler Blackburn as Caleb Rivers onPretty Little Liars
The first appearance of Caleb was in Season 1, Episode 14, namedCareful What U Wish 4. He soon became a fan favorite.
28. Amy Acker as Winifred “Fred” Burkle onAngel
Winifred was first seen on the showAngelin Episode 19, Season 2. The Episode was namedBelonging.
29. James Marsters as Spike onBuffy the Vampire Slayer
Spike first appeared on the show in Season 2, Episode 3 namedSchool Hard.He soon became the main antagonists of the show.
30. Aimee Garcia as Ella Lopez onLucifer
The beloved Ella Lopez first appeared on the hit TV showLuciferin Season 2, Episode 1.
31. Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman onBreaking Bad
Saul Goodman, the lawyer with loose morals, first appeared on the show Season 2, Episode 8, namedBetter Call Saul.
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