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A one-shot or one-off character is a character who appears in only one episode of a series, after which they are never seen again. Very common in [[Walking the Earth]] and various [[Index of the Week|Of The Week]] shows. [[Long-Lost Uncle Aesop]] from a [[Very Special Episode]] is one example, as is the [[Girl of the Week]] for any hero who suffers the [[Cartwright Curse]]. In a movie, the one-shot can be anything from a [[Spear Carrier]] to a [[One-Scene Wonder]]. |
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Line numbers and importance to the story don't matter: A one-shot character can be the focus of an entire episode, or just be a [[Bit Character]]. The defining trait is that he shows up once, and disappears afterward. |
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Sometimes a one-shot becomes [[Ensemble Darkhorse|so popular]] he gets a [[Cameo]] later in the series, or he becomes a [[Ascended Extra|recurring extra]], or even a [[Breakout Character|full-blown cast member]]. Infrequently, what seems like a one-shot may actually be a [[Chekhov's Gunman]]. |
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The opposite would be [[Regular Character]]. See also [[Recurring Character]]. |
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Revision as of 14:17, 17 August 2019
A one-shot or one-off character is a character who appears in only one episode of a series, after which they are never seen again. Very common in Walking the Earth and various Of The Week shows. Long-Lost Uncle Aesop from a Very Special Episode is one example, as is the Girl of the Week for any hero who suffers the Cartwright Curse. In a movie, the one-shot can be anything from a Spear Carrier to a One-Scene Wonder.
Line numbers and importance to the story don't matter: A one-shot character can be the focus of an entire episode, or just be a Bit Character. The defining trait is that he shows up once, and disappears afterward.
Sometimes a one-shot becomes so popular he gets a Cameo later in the series, or he becomes a recurring extra, or even a full-blown cast member. Infrequently, what seems like a one-shot may actually be a Chekhov's Gunman.
The opposite would be Regular Character. See also Recurring Character.
Pages in category "One-Shot Character"
The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total.