User:Gsu eagle 31049/Rankings

This is my ranking of Total Drama's seasons as well as its characters. You don't necessarily have to agree with my opinions; however, I do ask that you respect them.

5. All-Stars
Favorite episode: Heroes vs. Villains

Worst episode: Every episode after Saving Private Leechball

This is easily the worst season in the series. This season had so many problems, such as bad writing, inconsistent continuity, and the more interesting characters getting eliminated too early. Personally, I believe that the creators just didn't care. Like a majority of users, I'm going to pretend that this season never happened.

4. Action
Favorite episode: Monster Cash

Worst episode: Ocean's Eight - Or Nine

Prior to All-Stars, this was the most "out-of-character" season in the series, with Justin emerging as an antagonist, Trent's number 9 obsession, Geoff becoming Chris 2.0, etc. To be honest, I haven't watched this season all the way through, so I can't pass a fair and proper judgement on it.

3. Revenge of the Island
Favorite episode: Finders Creepers

Worst episode: The Treasure Island of Dr. McLean

This season was a double edged-sword for me. On the positive, it brought in a new yet familiar sense to the series, bringing in a new cast to the old island. On the negative, it went way over the top with the island contaminated with toxic waste.

2. World Tour
Favorite episode: Hawaiian Punch

Worst episode: I See London...

This is the 2nd best season of the series. For the most part, the singing was enjoyable, although I felt the season could still work without it. It brought back underused characters and developed them further; however, that path was derailed when the Duncan/Courtney/Gwen love triangle arc emerged and took over the season.

1. Island
Favorite episode: I Triple Dog Dare You!

Worst episode: That's Off the Chain!

Nothing beats the original. This season was the straightest satire/parody of the reality show genre, with no fake eliminations, double eliminations or surprise team swaps. With few exceptions, most of the challenges were realistic.

Characters
For each character, I will attempt to find something I liked and didn't like about them.

NOTE: Unlike many users, I do not rank Blaineley here because I consider her time as a contestant in World Tour a fluke.

First generation cast
24. Justin

(+): He did not deserve to be voted out by Heather's manipulation in Island.

(-): He was the worst antagonist ever. Of all time.

23. Ezekiel

(+): His "never give up" attitude in World Tour could have been an endearing quality...

(-): ...If he hadn't turned into a feral freak.

22. Katie

(+): She had her funny moments.

(-): Her character was completely redundant. Katie is basically a dark-skinned Lindsay, minus the charm.

21. Sadie

(+): She had more opportunity for development than Katie.

(-): Unfortunately, her character was hard to separate from Katie.

20. Eva

(+): Her angry outbursts were funny at times.

(-): Unfortunately, said outbursts came at the cost of her character development.

19. Trent

(+): He did not deserved to get dumped.

(-): The No. 9 obsession came from completely nowhere.

18. Tyler

(+): He never cheated on Lindsay.

(-): Besides his relationship with Lindsay and getting hurt constantly, he could've easily been a background character.

17. Courtney

(+): I did feel sorry for her after Duncan cheated on her.

(-): She was a big time drama queen since her return in Action.

16. Geoff

(+): He knows how to have a good time.

(-): Him turning into Chris 2.0 in Action was completely out of character.

15. Bridgette

(+): For the most part, she was friends with most everyone.

(-): In her relationship with Geoff, she was hypocritical: she berates Geoff for even alluding to cheating on her, yet she flirted with Alejandro.

14. Sierra

(+): I liked it whenever she made Chris uncomfortable.

(-): Her obsession with Cody, and later Cameron, was beyond creepy.

13. Beth

(+): In her own way, she was adorable.

(-): She is too easily manipulated.

12. Harold

(+): I like it when a nerd can beat the crap out of a bully.

(-): Him rattling off about his supposed skills was annoying.

11. DJ

(+): Like Bridgette, he was friends with most everyone.

(-): The "animal curse" gag in World Tour dragged on too long.

10. Leshawna

(+): I liked how she gave Heather crap.

(-): She was a little too hot headed.

9. Owen

(+): It's hard to hate on a fun loving guy who wants to be everyone's best friend.

(-): His return in Action was not necessary.

8. Duncan

(+): I like his "middle finger to society" attitude.

(-): Even though I prefer DxG, he shouldn't have cheated on Courtney.

7. Gwen

(+): In a show full of exaggerated stereotypes, she was probably the most realistic.

(-): Her love life was focused on too heavily, and hurt some other characters' development.

6. Cody

(+): In some ways, I can relate to him.

(-): He could have treated Sierra better in World Tour.

5. Noah

(+): He had a sharp tongue and was a good foil to Izzy's craziness.

(-): He was too smug in Island.

4. Alejandro

(+): He played the game better than Heather in some cases; his treachery was more transparent than Heather's.

(-): The "Darth Alejandro" scene at the end of World Tour was a fairly cheap gag.

3. Lindsay

(+): Who doesn't like a cute, but dumb, blonde girl?

(-): She wasn't exactly faithful to Tyler.

2. Heather

(+): She puts the "drama" in Total Drama.

(-): She went too far when she betrayed Lindsay in "That's Off the Chain!".

1. Izzy

(+): A cute and psycho character, she was fun to watch.

(-): Her name gag was a bit annoying.

Second generation cast
13. Zoey

(+): She tries to be friendly with everyone.

(-): I don't want to outright hate her; however, too many Mary Sue tropes apply to her.

12. Mike

(+): His personalities made him fun to watch.

(-): Most of his actions tend to revolve around Zoey. Also, as Mal, he beat down Izzy.

11. Staci

(+): She's definitely got a vivid imagination with her many tall tales.

(-): She was always talking; if she kept her mouth shut or said something constructive on occasion, then she would have probably lasted longer.

10. B

(+): He's smart and resourceful.

(-): He was never developed properly as a character.

9. Cameron

(+): Cameron was the very definition of an underdog.

(-): His friendship with Mike and Zoey drags him down to an extent.

8. Anne Maria

(+): She gave needed drama in the Mike/Zoey relationship.

(-): She was too self-centered. Also, I'm not a fan of her stereotype.

7. Lightning

(+): Constantly confusing Jo for a guy was good for some laughs.

(-): While he was not particularly nice to begin with, the sudden shift from buffoon to jerk was ta bit jarring.

6. Scott

(+): Scott was actually fairly hilarious.

(-): His strategy for winning TDRI was rather flawed; while I completely understand the strategy of eliminating threats early in a reality show, I don't understand deliberately sabotaging your own team from the outset.

5. Sam

(+): In some instances, I can relate to Sam. Also, I give bonus points to a nerdy guy hooking up with a hot girl.

(-): I wished his gaming addiction wasn't as big of a handicap for him.

4. Dakota

(+): She was a more in-depth character than first impression gave.

(-): Despite her depth, however, she was still fairly shallow.

3. Jo

(+): She was a much more effective antagonist than Scott by using her teammates rather than trying to oust them.

(-): I don't mind tomboyish girls; however, I did feel her unfeminine nature was overly exaggerated.

2. Dawn

(+): She was both smart and adorable.

(-): Her reading auras kind of freaks me out.

1. Brick

(+): I like his sense of integrity.

(-): While I didn't mind his sensitive side, I did feel it was a little over-exaggerated.