Most TV series in recent decades don’t last long and will typically end after two-three seasons. But there are certain exceptions that run for seven, ten or even more years. And the best part of those long-running shows is watching the actors change and grow side-by-side with you, especially kids and teens.
Let’s take a quick glance at some iconic TV characters and how they’ve changed by the last season.
1. Chandler Bing — Friends
The show Friends was Matthew Perry’s most memorable role by a huge margin. To be fair, Chandler was comedy gold and made people laugh way too much. This classic sitcom started airing in 1994, and all ten seasons are bangers full of fun and cringe in equal amounts.
2. Dan Humphrey — Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl premiered in 2007 and ran for six seasons, ending in 2012. Penn Badgley, who played Dan, everyone’s favorite writer, didn’t change much over the years, aside from updating his hairstyle and growing a beard. But hey, at least he doesn’t look like a punk from the first episode.
3. Carrie Bradshaw — Sex and the City
The late 90s’ were full of cult classics, including the 1998 hit show Sex and the City. The four single women looking for love in Big Apple revolutionized television. After airing for just six seasons, we all thought Carrie Bradshaw was done and gone, but she came back in the 2021 follow-up series.
4. Walter White — Breaking Bad
The one and only Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, kept the viewers on the edge of their seats for all five seasons, eventually culminating in an unforgettable finale. Just take a look at all those extra wrinkles!
