"She has become the 80s super-soap's signature character, which makes it even more surprising that Joan Collins' archetypal diva didn't arrive until the second season. When executive producer Aaron Spelling brought in Collins as the sharp-tongued ex of tycoon Blake Carrington, ratings went stratospheric. Dynasty would have been way less camp and culty without Alexis's glam wardrobe, dastardly schemes, string of husbands and catfights with nemesis Krystle (Linda Evans)."
"The peroxide-haired, leather-coated bloodsucker sauntered into Sunnydale in season two and stole fans' hearts. Victorian poet William Spike Pratt was intended to be a temporary villainous counterpoint to soulful vampire Angel (David Boreanaz) but he proved so popular that he stuck around. Played with cocky charisma by James Marsters, the Billy Idol-alike was equally skilled at fighting and verbal sparring. Spike's trajectory from villain to ally to Buffy's love interest led to showrunner Joss Whedon calling him the most fully developed of all his characters."
Some television series gained defining momentum after introducing new characters in later seasons. Joan Collins's Alexis Colby arrived in Dynasty's second season and transformed the series with glamor, scheming plots, and catfights, propelling ratings and cult status. James Marsters's Spike debuted in Buffy season two as a charismatic antagonist who evolved into an ally and Buffy's love interest, earning praise for deep character development. Tom Hardy's Alfie Solomons brought a scenery-chewing presence to Peaky Blinders, expanding the show's network of adversaries and allies. Late additions often reshaped storylines, chemistry, and audience engagement.
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