Hey, readers, this week we're having a little fun and finally asking the question that has been haunting readers since the dawn of fiction:

Am I the Asshole?

Well, more importantly, is my favorite character the asshole?

We're putting some of our favorite—and most questionable—fictional characters on trial and examining their crimes against common sense, relationships, morality, and occasionally just basic human decency. Who's actually the villain? Who's just a little morally gray? Who made one questionable decision and deserves a little grace? And who needs to be launched direction into the fictional equivalent of the comment section?

We're reading the allegations, examining the evidence, and handing out our completely unsolicited verdicts. Because apparently loving a fictional character means we're also legally obligated to defend their terrible decisions.

It's time for our "Okay, but hear me out..." What do you think? Are they actually assholes...or are we just dramatic readers with absolutely no means of minding our own business?

We want to hear from you. The comments section is open. As always choose chaos. Join the discussion, and let us know what you think. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and Youtube @themidnightreaderspodcast.

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