9 Of The Best Latecomer TV Characters

6) Anya Jenkins – Buffy The Vampire Slayer

As it went on, Buffy The Vampire Slayer swapped its original stance that ‘all monsters were evil’ for a greyer area where some demons could be good, too. One of these is ex-Vengeance Demon Anya, who – despite being as blunt as a spoon – became a firm member of the Scooby Gang from season four (after a few guest spots on season three) all the way until season seven.

In many ways, Anya was a straight replacement for similarly direct character Cordelia (once she left to join Angel). However, the money-obsessed, bunny-fearing Anya was definitely her own character. Being unfamiliar with aspects of human life led to much hilarity – her complete lack of tact made for many of the show’s best lines – and occasional tenderness – her defining moment in “The Body” where she doesn’t understand death.