Other times, however, the recasts seemingly happen because of avoidable drama.
Its usually in these instances that the recasts leave fans scratching their heads.
Some of the worst TV character recasts, however, are pretty iconic.
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She fit the mold perfectly, but she only played it for one season.
Having him return as someone markedly different than who he was didnt make sense for such a pivotal character.
So, Kutcher joined as a man named Walden.
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He’s a wealthy tech billionaire who buys Charlies beach house after his death.
Walden, newly divorced, is happy for the company and oddly allows Alan to stay.
The whole idea of a man buying a beach house with someone in it made little sense.
It was a way to keep the show going and prove that it could do that without Sheen.
Butby those last few seasons, it had become a very different show.
First played byNicollette Sheridan, after she left the series, the role was too big not to fill.
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So, the facial change was explained away by facial reconstructive surgery.
In this case,there was no explanation given for the drastic change in appearance.
Fans always felt like Contreras, however, was a better fit as the character.
The chemistry between him and Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) was perfect on screen.
So, when he was replaced byDick Sargentfor the final three seasons, fans were disappointed.
Sargent stepped in and the show lasted three more seasons.
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When Kelly left the show, the explanation was that Laurie went to beauty school.
Tragically, Kelly passed away in 2013.
The character disappears for the remainder of the series, with the story being that she moved to Canada.
Somers was abruptly fired from the show, shocking viewers.
She was later replaced byPriscilla Barnesas a brand-new character named Terri Alden.
Both did a great job, but neither could hold a candle to the true Chrissy Snow.
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Goranson left the show so she could attend college, an admirable decision.
When producers wanted to bring back the character and Goranson wasnt available, they replaced her.
Goranson reprised the role in the sequel seriesThe Conners, but the show didnt forget about Chalke.
Nonetheless,fans always felt that Goranson was the one and only true Becky.
Hubert played Banks with such vigor, personality, and strength.
It didnt have to happen, nor should it have.
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