Best 2026 FX TV Shows for character appeal

#1

The Gang remains intentionally awful, yet one reviewer says their monstrous codependence is still exactly why viewers cannot get enough of them.

#2

Season 2 makes the group much easier to love and root for, even while preserving the cringey, selfish, or frustrating behavior that drives the comedy.

#3

Lee remains an engaging, brilliantly realized mess for most critics, and Ginger makes an immediate impression. His self-absorption becomes exhausting for the strongest dissenter.

#4

The character likability is a recurring strength, helping the series land its most effective moments.

#5

Most reviewers grew invested in the ensemble, with James singled out as a favorite and several leads called compelling. A few critics found the protagonists less magnetic than the world...

#6

Sydney, Marcus, Tina and Luca remain endearing presences even as Carmy’s family drama wears thin for some viewers.

#7

A few characters become unexpectedly easy to root for, but other reviewers found the wealthy teen ensemble too thin or remote to care about consistently.

#8

Constance remains a compellingly acidic presence, but Ben is often considered bland or frustratingly passive. Tate’s self-pitying ritual speech also irritates some viewers.