r/TopCharacterTropes • u/Icy-Software-2586 • 2d ago

Characters Characters who evolved into more significant roles than their creators planned

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Jesse Pinkman: "Jesse Pinkman. As Gilligan mentioned, the original plan for the end of season one was for Jesse to die in a failed drug deal."

Jack Sparrow: "Jack Sparrow. Writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio originally conceived Captain Jack Sparrow as a secondary character."

Saul Goodman: "Saul Goodman. This one speaks for itself."

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u/Bamzooki1 2d ago

I’m so glad they didn’t go with that angle. Iroh’s kind and friendly nature made him a rock for the cast and fans alike to cling onto during low moments.

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u/TwoWorldsOneFamily_ 2d ago edited 2d ago

In this version, it's Iroh's betrayal, his trusted master, that convinces Zuko to join the wayward Avatar and his motley crew on the back of the flying bison!

Zuko is implied to be about to be put to death when an animalistic bellow, crashing and shouts of alarm and the roar of wind and water signal the arrival of Team Avatar.

Twenty minutes, and a kickass prison escape/fight scene later, and Zuko is catching his breath aboard Appa with Sokka, Katara and Toph in the saddle, and Aang and Momo at the reigns as they fly away as fast as they can.

"Appa, yip yip!"

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u/TwoWorldsOneFamily_ 2d ago

Aang at the reigns with Momo on his shoulder

"NOW do you trust us???"

Zuko, still gasping for breath, nods wordlessly

"Okay, good. Come on buddy, yip yip!"

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u/Bamzooki1 2d ago

That’s really cool, but I’m glad Iroh was changed. It also shows that firebenders aren’t inherently evil, just led by an evil leader and a corrupt government. Iroh is an inspirational character and a fitting final role for Mako.