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TOP 10: TV Character Recasts

BY Bob Erlenback

Part of great television is great characters played by great actors, but fate can sometimes step in and change the faces of the roles we love.  Filming schedules can be tough, actors can butt heads, or sometimes better gigs come along. But the show must go on!  Now that you have listened to our episode devoted to the Worst TV Finales, we present you with the Top 10 TV Character Recasts.  Some may be the best, and some the worst, but all of them have a story to tell.

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10. Reggie Mantle (Riverdale)

9. Batwoman (Batwoman)

8. Catwoman (Batman 1966 series)

7. Steven Carrington (Dynasty 1981 series)

6. The Mountain (Game of Thrones)

5. Katherine Janeway (Star Trek: Voyager)

4. Christine Cagney (Cagney & Lacey)

3. Becky Conner (Roseanne)

2. Aunt Viv (Fresh Prince of Bel Air)

1. Darrin Stephens (Bewitched)

Did we miss your favorite TV recasting? Drop it in the comments!

And make sure to check out our other Top 10 lists for more great pop-culture rankings!