10 Best TV Characters Who You Never Actually Got To See
6. Dr Richard Nygard - Parks & Recreation
Therapy is something that used to be considered unnecessary, but the modern world has wised up and realised how vital it is. Judging by the stark raving reviews he got in Parks & Recs, it seems that Dr Richard Nygard is one of the best therapists on the market. So, let's just say everyone needs their own Dr Nygard.
This character was a great recurring figure in the classic sitcom. He acted as the therapist for multiple characters, including Shauna Malwae-Tweep and Craig Middlebrooks. But, his most important patient of all was the beloved Chris Traeger.
Chris was one of the biggest advocates for therapy - perhaps a little too much - as he rose from being a man in denial with crushing anxiety problems to a mostly functioning human being. He took almost every opportunity to accredit that process to his fantastic therapist.
Dr Nygard was a character you felt truly familiar with, as Chris spoke about him so often. He became a bona fide figure throughout the show, despite never appearing on screen or even speaking.
It seems Chris is so positive he can even develop a character you never get to meet.