Community: Every Main Character Ranked Worst To Best

4. Troy Barnes

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Plenty of people will be disappointed to see Troy fall just shy of the top three, as he's one of the show's biggest fan-favourite characters. It's easy to see why, as his dorky personality, high energy and flawless performance from Donald Glover make him such a vital part of the Community puzzle. However, there are just enough cracks to bring him down a little when looking at his character objectively.

Comparing Troy's humble beginnings in the show to what he'd become is like night and day. He started as a run of the mill dumb jock character, but through his friendship with Abed, he began to come out of his shell. His character became such a fun presence, as his naivety was always so innocent/sweet, and his tendency to freak out over surprising things - like meeting his hero LeVar Burton - was eye-catching.

However, the main letdown for Troy comes from that which made him better, I.e. his friendship with Abed. While it did bring out a new side to the character and gave us one of the best bromances ever put to screen, Troy always felt like a second fiddle to him, which brings him down a little as he had less agency in the show's narrative.

He was a great Constable to Inspector Spacetime, but a Constable nonetheless.

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