TRULY Original Characters

What is a TRULY Original Character?

It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long gone from your screens. It’s a character that serves as a reference point in casual conversation or a character that sums up a behavior or generation.

Great characters are at the very heart of great screenwriting and original characters can help elevate great to superlative.

Whether plucked from real life, an amalgamation of real people or just simply a genius stroke of creativity, these are truly original characters…

Ruth Langmore – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 20

November 2, 2026October 17, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Ruth Langmore from Ozark. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Ruth Langmore?What Makes Ruth Langmore an Original Character?Ruth Langmore and the LangmoresRuth and MartyRuth Langmore and Ben DavisA Compelling and Unique Presence What is an Original Character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long

Kim Wexler – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 19

November 2, 2026August 26, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Kim Wexler from Better Call Saul. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Kim Wexler?What Makes Kim Wexler an Original Character?Kim Wexler and Jimmy McGill A Perfect On-Screen Relationship Kim Wexler vs Howard HamlinKim’s Past – How Did She Get Here?In Conclusion – Better Call Kim What is an

Rue From Euphoria – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 17

November 2, 2026June 2, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Rue from Euphoria. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Rue From Euphoria?What Makes Rue From Euphoria an Original Character?Rue From Euphoria: A Multi-Dimensional CharacterSeason OneSeason TwoFirst-Person Narration Mise-en-scèneRue Bennett’s RelationshipsJules Vaughn and Rue BennettGia Bennett and Rue BennettLexi Howard and Rue BennettFezco “Fez” and Rue BennettRue From Euphoria: A Reflection

Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 16

November 2, 2026April 27, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?What Makes Tina Belcher Original?Tina Belcher’s Love LifeTina’s Family RelationshipsRainbows and Erotic FictionTina Belcher – Personality Through Musicality The Lasting Impact of Tina Belcher What is an Original Character? It’s a character that sticks with

Shiv Roy – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 15

November 2, 2026March 20, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Shiv Roy from Succession. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Shiv Roy?What Makes Shiv Roy an Original Character?Shifting LoyaltiesShiv’s Relationship with LoganSibling Rivalries The Gilded CageFashion Sense and ImageIn Conclusion What is an Original Character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when

Michael Scott – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 14

November 2, 2026February 23, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Michael Scott from The Office. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Michael Scott?Complex, Three-Dimensional CharactersThe Evolution of Michael ScottSeason One Michael Scott:Season Two Michael Scott:The Later SeasonsMichael Scott’s RelationshipsDwight SchrutePam Beesly Jan LevinsonHolly FlaxIn Conclusion: The Lasting Impact of Michael Scott What is an

Saul Goodman – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 13

November 2, 2026November 24, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Saul Goodman from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. View all Truly Original Characters + Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Saul Goodman?Jimmy Becomes SaulComplex, Three-Dimensional CharactersJimmy and Chuck McGillJimmy and Kim WexlerThe Name BehindSaul Goodman’s DevelopmentWhy is Saul Goodman an Original Character?Saul Goodman: Good or Bad?In Conclusion What is

Kendall Roy – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 12

November 2, 2026September 27, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Kendall Roy from Succession. View all Truly Original Characters > Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Kendall Roy?What Makes Kendall Roy an Original Character?Kendall’s RelationshipsKendall and Logan Roy Kendall and the Roy SiblingsKendall Roy’s Season 1 Character ArcKendall Roy’s Season 2 Character ArcThe Kendall We KnowKendall’s Strengths and WeaknessesThe Crux of Kendall and the Crux of Great

Daryl Dixon – Truly ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 11

November 2, 2026August 13, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Industrial Scripts’ Truly Original Characters series, an ongoing sequence of articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article focusses on Daryl Dixon from The Walking Dead. View all Truly Original Characters > Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Daryl Dixon?What Makes Daryl Dixon an Original Character?Multi-Dimensional CharactersDaryl Dixon’s RelationshipsRick Grimes and Daryl DixonMerle Dixon and Daryl DixonCarol Peletier and Daryl DixonDaryl Dixon’s Journey and Character ArcDaryl Dixon’s Strengths and

Tyler Durden – ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series Part: 9

November 2, 2026May 21, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Tyler Durden from Fight Club. Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character? Who is Tyler Durden? What Makes Tyler Durden Original? Multi-Dimensional CharacterTyler’s PurposeTyler’s InfluenceAn Anti-Hero’s JourneyTyler Durden & Masculinity In Conclusion What is an Original Character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long gone from your screens. It’s a character that serves as

Eleven from STRANGER THINGS – Original Characters Series: Part 8

November 2, 2026April 12, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Eleven from Stranger Things. What is an Original Character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long gone from your screens. It’s a character that serves as a reference point in casual conversation or a character that sums up a behavior or generation. original, adjective“not the same as anything or anyone else and therefore special and interesting…”—

Travis Bickle – ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 7

November 2, 2026February 8, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver. Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Travis Bickle?What Makes Travis Bickle Stand Out?A Multi-Dimensional CharacterTravis Bickle’s PastThe Power of the AntiheroWhat Reveals Travis Bickle’s MotivesThe Assassination IrisTravis Bickle’s RevengeThe Road to DestructionIn Conclusion What is an Original Character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long

Barry Berkman – ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 6

November 2, 2026November 12, 2020 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Barry Berkman from Barry. Table of ContentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Barry Berkman?Complex, Three-Dimensional CharactersCharacters in BarryMonroe FuchesGene CousineauSally ReedFinding PurposeBarry Berkman’s Double LifeBarry Berkman’s Character Development What Makes Barry Berkman an Original Character? What is an Original Character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long gone from your screens. It’s a

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part Five – Walter White

November 2, 2026October 6, 2020 by Industrial Scripts

Breaking Bad Pilot - Walter White - Original Character

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Walter White from Breaking Bad. Table of contentsWhat is an Original Character?Who is Walter White?Complex, Three-Dimensional CharactersSupporting Characters in Breaking Bad:Jesse and Walter’s Relationship:Walter White as a Father Figure?Walter White: Hero Or Villain?Walter’s Motivation And Purpose:Who is ‘Heisenberg’?Masculinity in Breaking Bad: Walter as a Husband And Father:Skyler WhiteWalter White: A Good Father?Walter’s Character Development:The Veneer of a ‘Likeable’ Character

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 4 – Cersei Lannister

November 2, 2026September 7, 2020 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Cersei Lannister from Game of Thrones. What is an Original Character? What is an original character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long gone from your screens. It’s a character that serves as a reference point in casual conversation or a character that sums up a behaviour or generation. original, adjective“Not the same as anything or anyone

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 3 – Villanelle

November 2, 2026August 4, 2020 by Industrial Scripts

Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on Villanelle from Killing Eve. What is an Original Character? What is an original character? It’s a character that sticks with you even when they’re long gone from your screens. It’s a character that serves as a reference point in casual conversation or a character that sums up a behaviour or generation. original, adjective“not the same

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 2 – Omar Little

August 29, 2019August 26, 2019 by Industrial Scripts

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 2 Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. Want to …

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 1 – Tony Soprano

June 26, 2019June 17, 2019 by Industrial Scripts

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS Series: Part 1 Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of articles that will examine the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. What …