Tell Us The TV Characters Who Left Such A Lasting Impression That They Deserve A Spin-Off

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A hit TV show is excellent, but do you know what's even better? A hit spin-off. Take Elsbeth, for example.

The TV series premiered on CBS in February, starring Carrie Preston as the loveably odd detective, Elsbeth Tascioni. And the show was just renewed for a second season.

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Elsbeth is far from the first TV character to leave such a lasting impression that they got their own show. For example, Fraiser Crane (Kelsey Grammer) appeared on Cheers before getting his namesake sitcom.

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Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) from Suits also starred in an eponymous spin-off.

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Or Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk), who had such a memorable turn on Breaking Bad that he scored what turned out to be a six-season spin-off called Better Call Saul.

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And don't forget Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) on Big Bang Theory, who proved such a hit that a spin-off prequel about his childhood, Young Sheldon, was created, starring Ian Armitage.

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Or Joey (Matt LeBlanc) from Friends, who got a one-season show of his own.

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Or Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) from Bridgerton. The character was the subject of a limited series that chronicled Charlotte as both an adult (played by Golda) and as a kid (played by India Amarteifio).

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Woman in period costume with wig holds a small dog, seated in an ornate room
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Actress in a period drama wearing an ornate dress with ruffles and a feathered hat, in a room with classic paintings

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The list goes on, really. So, with all this in mind, we want to know who you think should star in a spin-off. Maybe it's Jocelyn (Jennifer Robertson) on Schitt's Creek.

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Or maybe you're wondering what Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) from The Office is up to these days because the character came very close to actually getting a spin-off.

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Personally, I needed Jess (Juliana Canfield) to get her own her show yesterday.

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In the comments below, please be so kind as to make the case for which iconic TV character absolutely needs (or, if the moment has passed, needed) a spin-off. The best responses will be included in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post.