27. Character Progression - Leslie Knope from NBC's Parks & Rec (Brianna Walker)

Character Progression

Few shows become part of the cultural zeitgeist as soon as they come out. Friends did, The Simpsons did, and The Office did. These shows didn't just have their finger on the pulse of what audiences wanted, they changed the beat to suit themselves. And, with The Office still being the most streamed show on Netflix, it really says something when people still argue about when it was better than the producer's next show, Parks and Rec! No matter what side you're on, there's no denying that Parks & Rec is an all-time classic show. With character's like Ron Swanson and Andy Dwyer being endlessly quotable and launching Chris Pratt's career. But none of that would have happened without the show's star, Amy Poehler, and her iconic portrayal of the Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, Leslie Knope!