[MosesKnows]

Breakout Characters in TV History

I thought a "breakout" character was a character who ended up with their own show.

[Leaning Right]

> I thought a “breakout” character was a character who ended up with their own show. <

I believe you’re thinking of a “spin-off” character.

[Vermont Lt]

Or who ended up much bigger than was intended. Usually because of the acting.