Here are the 10 best TV characters you never actually see on screen:
Ugly Naked Guy, Friends - a nudist who lives across the street from Monica and Rachel, but is rarely seen, only occasionally glimpsed behind closed curtains.
Erica, BoJack Horseman - an enigmatic woman whose face, appearance, or even species are unknown to the audience. She's only known through Mr Peanutbutter's endless declarations of admiration for her.
The Prime Ministers, The Thick of It - while their faces and voices are well-known, they remain largely unseen on screen, with their characters reduced to a handful of quotes and reactions from other politicians.
Vera Peterson, Cheers - Norm's wife is almost entirely invisible, with only brief glimpses of her through pie-throwing incidents or descriptions from Norm himself.
Carol, I'm Alan Partridge - Sue Mucklowe is a constant presence in the background of the show, but her face has never been seen, instead being reduced to angry shouting matches with her daughter.
Mrs Columbo, Columbo - Kate Mulgrew's version of Mrs Columbo was short-lived and quickly forgotten, while Peter Falk's portrayal remains iconic despite rarely showing her face.
Sue Mucklowe, This Country - similarly to Carol in I'm Alan Partridge, Sue is a voice-only presence, with Cooper using the character to vent frustrations at her daughter.
Maris Crane, Frasier - despite being Niles' wife for years, Maris remains an unseen presence, known only through descriptions of her physical appearance and habits. Her voice has never been heard on screen.
Ugly Naked Guy, Friends - a nudist who lives across the street from Monica and Rachel, but is rarely seen, only occasionally glimpsed behind closed curtains.
Erica, BoJack Horseman - an enigmatic woman whose face, appearance, or even species are unknown to the audience. She's only known through Mr Peanutbutter's endless declarations of admiration for her.
The Prime Ministers, The Thick of It - while their faces and voices are well-known, they remain largely unseen on screen, with their characters reduced to a handful of quotes and reactions from other politicians.
Vera Peterson, Cheers - Norm's wife is almost entirely invisible, with only brief glimpses of her through pie-throwing incidents or descriptions from Norm himself.
Carol, I'm Alan Partridge - Sue Mucklowe is a constant presence in the background of the show, but her face has never been seen, instead being reduced to angry shouting matches with her daughter.
Mrs Columbo, Columbo - Kate Mulgrew's version of Mrs Columbo was short-lived and quickly forgotten, while Peter Falk's portrayal remains iconic despite rarely showing her face.
Sue Mucklowe, This Country - similarly to Carol in I'm Alan Partridge, Sue is a voice-only presence, with Cooper using the character to vent frustrations at her daughter.
Maris Crane, Frasier - despite being Niles' wife for years, Maris remains an unseen presence, known only through descriptions of her physical appearance and habits. Her voice has never been heard on screen.
I'm kinda surprised they're focusin' on these behind-the-scenes characters who aren't really seen, but at the same time it's a pretty interesting look at how writers use omission to make certain characters more intriguing. Like, Erica in BoJack Horseman is so mysterious 'cause we don't know what she looks like or where she comes from, and that makes her character way more compelling than if she was just another flashy celebrity wannabe 
. it's like, sometimes less is more, you know? and can we talk about how iconic peter falk's colombo is? even though he doesn't show her face, mulgrew's version still didn't stick 
they're like the ultimate mystery people! Erica from BoJack Horseman is literally the only person who gets more attention than the main character, and that's wild 
. and I love how Mrs Columbo was forgotten for a bit but then Peter Falk brought her back to life 
. it's like these characters are hiding in plain sight, just waiting to be rediscovered 
they're like the ultimate behind-the-scenes extras! u know who's getting my award for most mysterious tho? erica from bojack horseman 
i'm low-key impressed that mr peanutbutter can describe her to the perfect extent though 
. Meanwhile, Sue Mucklowe is literally just a voice, lol what even is that? 
. I mean, Mr Peanutbutter's been raving about her nonstop, but she's like... who are you, lady?! 
