#SidekicksThatMatter #MarchMadess – Round Three!

SidekicksThatMatter - Round 3

All too often, the “sidekick” in a story is simply there as set dressing, or as a sounding board for the main character, or worst still, as mere victims and plot devices. But that’s not always the case. Sometimes, we’re lucky enough to have a character that enriches the story they are in ways that make them essential. We’re talking about those “secondary” characters that actually bring something awesome to the table. Below are all the love interests, mentors, team mates, and supporting characters that make some of our favorite stories great!

Here’s our criteria:

1. Be a supporting character in a story.

2. Bring something amazing to the table, both in the fiction and in our real world.

ROUND FOUR: SWEET SIXTEEN!


And our surviving challengers are… THE TEAMMATES, THE PARTNERS, THE MENTORS, and THE FOILS


THE TEAMMATES: Region A

These contestants are part of an ensemble or group of support characters that help a hero out.

Game 1

Chewbacca from Star Wars

VS.

Fezzik from The Princess Bride

Two lovable, hairy “brutes” face-off in our first Sweet Sixteen match!

Game 2

Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy

VS.

Hermione Granger from The Harry Potter Series

Groot saved the Galaxy by bringing all his friends together, but Hermione has proven unstoppable when it comes to our March Madness competitions!


THE PARTNERS: Region B

Closely aligned with a hero, these contestants help define the main character.

Game 3

Dick Grayson aka Robin from Batman

VS.

Kate Bishop from Hawkeye

Kate Bishop won a come-from-behind victory in the last round, but she’s facing off against the archetype of rebellious superhero sidekicks!

Game 4

Dr. Watson from Sherlock Holmes

VS.

Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings

Martin Freeman could not be reached to comment on this fight.


THE MENTORS: Region C

These contestants act as guides and confidants to the main characters, helping them take their journey.

Game 5

Alfred Pennyworth from Batman

VS.

Gandalf from The Hobbit

Typically, both these are accustomed to wait patiently and serve as other heroes take up the call, but tonight’s the night they throw down!

Game 6

Peggy Carter from Captain America

VS.

Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars

Two different takes on the “inspiring” secondary character, but only one will make it to the next round.


THE FOILS: Region D

These characters vex, tease, one-up, or challenge our heroes into becoming who they are.

Game 7

Donna Noble from Doctor Who

VS.

Gonzo from The Muppets

We don’t know how exactly he got here, but we think it’s time that Gonzo be knocked out of this competition.

Game 8

Harley Quinn from Batman

VS.

Jane from Firefly

Battle of the baddest badass!

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