10 TV Recasts That Ended Up Being So Much Better

It’s not unusual to see a TV show recast a character during its run, but some actor changes end up being even better than the original. Some of the best TV shows of all time have seen significant recasts for many different reasons, such as scheduling conflicts, either because a cast member is committed to another project or is unable to attend filming for whatever reason, or behind-the-scenes controversies. While many recasts cause the quality of a character to decline, there are plenty that change the show for the good.