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These are misusing the trope. The groups are much larger than 4, which results in characters doubling up on traits. It's obvious shoehorning.


* ''Series/{{Firefly}}'':
** Sanguine: Wash and Kaylee.
** Choleric: Mal and Jayne.
** Melancholic: Simon, Zoe and River (before the brain experiments).
** Phlegmatic: Book and Inara.
** Eclectic: River after the brain experiments.



* In ''Series/{{Friends}}'':
** Ross (melancholic): depressed, anxious, neurotic, awkward, insecure, arrogant, stubborn, ThePerfectionist,
** Phoebe and Joey (sanguine, the former of the {{Cloudcuckoolander}} variety),
** Rachel and Chandler (phlegmatic)
** Monica (''so'' choleric): competetive, controlling, HotBlooded, perfectionistic
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* ''Series/TheAdventuresOfSuperman'': Clark Kent aka {{Superman}} (phlegmatic), Lois Lane (choleric), Jimmy Olsen (sanguine), Perry White (melancholic), Inspector Henderson (eclectic).

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* ''Series/TheAdventuresOfSuperman'': Clark Kent aka {{Superman}} Franchise/{{Superman}} (phlegmatic), Lois Lane (choleric), Jimmy Olsen (sanguine), Perry White (melancholic), Inspector Henderson (eclectic).

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* ''Series/TheGoodPlace'': Eleanor (choleric), Chidi (phlegmatic), Tahani (melancholic), and Jianyu/Jason (sanguine).

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* ''Series/TheGoodPlace'': The main human characters:
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Eleanor (choleric), is headstrong, cynical, crass, and self-reliant(choleric)
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Chidi (phlegmatic), is straight-laced, indecisive, anxious, and principled (melancholic)
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Tahani (melancholic), is stylish, insecure, needy, and Jianyu/Jason (sanguine).affectionate (phlegmatic)
** Jason is cheerful, self-centered, childish, and friendly (sanguine)
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* ''Series/YoureTheWorst'' gives us: philosophical, creative, pessimistic Jimmy (melancholic), confident, restless, irritable Gretchen (choleric), compassionate, ethical, doormat Edgar (phlegmatic), and impulsive, uninhibited, hedonistic Lindsay (sanguine).
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** Moira (sanguine): Dramatic, passionate, self-involved.
** Johnny (choleric): Business-minded, even-tempered, uptight.
** David (melancholic): Insecure, academic and creative.
** Alexis (phlegmatic): Confident, adventurous, insensitive.

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** Moira David (melancholic): Pessimistic, academic and creative.
** Alexis
(sanguine): Dramatic, passionate, self-involved.Confident, adventurous, social.
** Johnny (choleric): Business-minded, even-tempered, uptight.Moira (phlegmatic): Passive-aggressive, insecure, indecisive.
** David (melancholic): Insecure, academic and creative.
** Alexis (phlegmatic): Confident, adventurous, insensitive.
Johnny (choleric): Business-minded, inexpressive, uptight.

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* ''Series/ElChavoDelOcho''
** Adults: Doña Florinda (choleric), Don Ramon (sanguine), Profesor Jirafales (phlegmatic) and Señor Barriga (melancholic).
** Children: Quico (choleric), Chavo (phlegmatic), Chilindrina (sanguine) and Ñoño (melancholic).


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* ''Series/ElChavoDelOcho''
** Adults: Doña Florinda (choleric), Don Ramon (sanguine), Profesor Jirafales (phlegmatic) and Señor Barriga (melancholic).
** Children: Quico (choleric), Chavo (phlegmatic), Chilindrina (sanguine) and Ñoño (melancholic).


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* ''Series/{{Diablero}}'':
** Elvis, the Boisterous Bruiser leader of the group, is their sanguine. He's loud, cocky, snarky, and a jokester.
** Nancy is their choleric; extroverted but kind of short-tempered and impatient. She's The Big Guy of the group and most of the direct fighting is left to her.
** Ventura is the tortured, brooding priest who fills out the role of the melancholic.
** Finally, Keta is quiet, empathetic, and not nearly as extroverted as her brother, making her the phlegmatic.
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* On ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', the four main characters generally fit this schema, though [[CharacterizationMarchesOn it took them a couple of seasons to get there]]: Eric (sanguine [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} and how!]]), Shawn (choleric), Topanga (phlegmatic), Cory (melancholic), and Mr. Feeny (eclectic). Early on, Topanga was sanguine, Cory was melancholic, Mr. Feeny was phlegmatic, and Eric was eclectic.

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* On ''Series/BoyMeetsWorld'', the four main characters generally fit this schema, though [[CharacterizationMarchesOn it took them a couple of seasons to get there]]: Eric (sanguine [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} and how!]]), (sanguine), Shawn (choleric), Topanga (phlegmatic), Cory (melancholic), and Mr. Feeny (eclectic). Early on, Topanga was sanguine, Cory was melancholic, Mr. Feeny was phlegmatic, and Eric was eclectic.
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* ''Series/Succession'' has this among the four Roy siblings: Connor is phlegmatic, Kendall melancholic, Roman choleric and Shiv sanguine.

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* ''Series/Succession'' ''Series/{{Succession}}'' has this among the four Roy siblings: Connor is phlegmatic, Kendall melancholic, Roman choleric and Shiv sanguine.
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* ''Series/Succession'' has this among the four Roy siblings: Connor is phlegmatic, Kendall melancholic, Roman choleric and Shiv sanguine.
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* ''[[Series/DestinationFear2019 Destination Fear]]'': Dakota is Sanguine, Chelsea is Melancholic, Tanner is Choleric, and Alex is Phlegmatic.
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* ''Series/NowhereBoys'': Unusually, the elements choleric and melancholic temperaments generally correspond to are reversed (Felix representing fire and Jake representing earth in the FourElementEnsemble).
** Sam — sanguine
** Jake — choleric
** Felix — melancholic
** Andy — phlegmatic.
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** David (melancholic): Insecure, pansexual and creative.

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** David (melancholic): Insecure, pansexual academic and creative.
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* ''Series/OddSquad'': The original four: Olive (melancholic), Otto (sanguine), Oprah (choleric), and Oscar (phlegmatic).

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** The Eleventh Doctor and his companions:
*** Sanguine: Amy
*** Choleric: River
*** Melancholic: The Doctor
*** Phlegmatic: Rory



** The Thirteenth Doctor

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** The Eleventh Doctor and his companions:
*** Sanguine: Amy
*** Choleric: River
*** Melancholic: The Doctor
*** Phlegmatic: Rory
** The Thirteenth DoctorDoctor's "fam":
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* ''Series/MarriedWithChildren'' is an interesting case, displaying the temperament's main ''weaknesses:'' Al (choleric), Peg (sanguine), Kelly (phlegmatic), and Bud (melancholic).

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* ''Series/MarriedWithChildren'' is an interesting case, displaying the temperament's main ''weaknesses:'' Al (choleric), Peg (sanguine), Kelly (phlegmatic), and Bud (melancholic). Jefferson and Steve probably qualify as eclectic, but in the spineless, sarcastic sense.
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* ''Series/ThreesCompany'': Jack is Sanguine. Janet eventually turns choleric. Chrissy starts off eclectic but eventually becomes melancholic. Stanley is phlegmatic. Furley bounces between eclectic and phlegmatic as the series goes on.
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* ''Series/CornerGas'': Oscar (choleric), Karen (melancholic), Brent (phlegmatic), and Hank (sanguine).

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* ''Series/CornerGas'': Oscar (choleric), Karen (melancholic), Brent (phlegmatic), and Hank (sanguine). Gabby and Davis probably lean a little into eclectic.
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** Past adult characters fit too: Pastor Frank Hogan (melancholic), Dottie Ramsey (sanguine), Cat Montgomery (phlegmatic/melancholic blend), Charles Kensington (melancholic), Ray Wyatt (choleric), AJ Foster (choleric/sanguine), Katie Yost (phlegmatic), Murphy McBride (sanguine),

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** Past adult characters fit too: Pastor Frank Hogan (melancholic), Dottie Ramsey (sanguine), Cat Montgomery (phlegmatic/melancholic blend), Charles Kensington (melancholic), Ray Wyatt (choleric), AJ Foster (choleric/sanguine), Katie Yost (phlegmatic), Murphy McBride [=McBride=] (sanguine),
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* ''Series/HogansHeroes'' has this with the main group of POW’s:

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* ''Series/HogansHeroes'' has this with the main group of POW’s:POW's:



*** Phlegmatic: Sgt. James “Ivan” Kinchloe: (the smartest member who stays calm under pressure the best)

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*** Phlegmatic: Sgt. James “Ivan” "Ivan" Kinchloe: (the smartest member who stays calm under pressure the best)



* ''Series/OnceUponATime'' has a few/

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* ''Series/OnceUponATime'' has a few/few:



** Sanguine — Ultraman Zero, an undisciplined, extraverted and adventurous Ultra who serves as the protagonist and leader of the force. Has SuperpowerLottery to match his creativity and outward adventure instinct.
** Choleric — [=GlenFire=], a short-tempered, cocky, trash-talking [[{{Pun}} hothead]] not afraid to charge into battle and bring harm to his foes with fire and destructive powers to match his energy.
** Melancholic — Jean Bot, a reserved, disciplined and level-headed warrior who at times finds himself exasperated by the antics of his teammates, his attacks are based on calculated strikes and waiting for the right chance to fight befitting his calmer demeanor.
** Phlegmatic — Mirror Knight, a calm, quiet and orderly young warrior who carries a level of mystery to himself and has defensive and reflective powers to match his personality.

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** Sanguine -- Ultraman Zero, an undisciplined, extraverted and adventurous Ultra who serves as the protagonist and leader of the force. Has SuperpowerLottery to match his creativity and outward adventure instinct.
** Choleric -- [=GlenFire=], a short-tempered, cocky, trash-talking [[{{Pun}} hothead]] not afraid to charge into battle and bring harm to his foes with fire and destructive powers to match his energy.
** Melancholic -- Jean Bot, a reserved, disciplined and level-headed warrior who at times finds himself exasperated by the antics of his teammates, his attacks are based on calculated strikes and waiting for the right chance to fight befitting his calmer demeanor.
** Phlegmatic -- Mirror Knight, a calm, quiet and orderly young warrior who carries a level of mystery to himself and has defensive and reflective powers to match his personality.

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* ''Series/TheGoldenGirls'': Dorothy (choleric), Rose (phlegmatic), Blanche (sanguine), and Sophia (melancholic).

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* ''Series/TheGoldenGirls'': The leading ladies of ''Series/TheGoldenGirls'':
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Dorothy (choleric), (melancholic): The most [[OnlySaneWoman grounded]] woman in the house, but prone to [[InsufferableGenius cockiness]], and [[DeadpanSnarker harsh sarcasm]].
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Rose (phlegmatic), (phlegmatic): Even-tempered, if [[TheDitz a little dim]], and [[TheHeart the kindest member of the cast]].
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Blanche (sanguine), (sanguine): [[GenkiGirl Energetic]] and charming but glib and [[ItsAllAboutMe self-absorbed]].
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Sophia (melancholic).(choleric): [[TeamMom A wise old woman]] renowned for her [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold acerbic]] and [[BrutallyHonest no-punches-pulled dialogue]].
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** Choleric — GlenFire, a short-tempered, cocky, trash-talking [[{{Pun}} hothead]] not afraid to charge into battle and bring harm to his foes with fire and destructive powers to match his energy.

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** Choleric — GlenFire, [=GlenFire=], a short-tempered, cocky, trash-talking [[{{Pun}} hothead]] not afraid to charge into battle and bring harm to his foes with fire and destructive powers to match his energy.

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* ''Series/UnbreakableKimmySchmidt'': Kimmy (Sanguine), Titus (Melancholic), Jacqueline (Choleric), and Lillian (Phlegmatic).

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* ''Franchise/UltraSeries'': The [[Franchise/UltramanZero Ultimate Force Zero]], founded in ''Film/UltramanZeroTheRevengeOfBelial'' play this straight up until Jean-Nine joins them:
** Sanguine — Ultraman Zero, an undisciplined, extraverted and adventurous Ultra who serves as the protagonist and leader of the force. Has SuperpowerLottery to match his creativity and outward adventure instinct.
** Choleric — GlenFire, a short-tempered, cocky, trash-talking [[{{Pun}} hothead]] not afraid to charge into battle and bring harm to his foes with fire and destructive powers to match his energy.
** Melancholic — Jean Bot, a reserved, disciplined and level-headed warrior who at times finds himself exasperated by the antics of his teammates, his attacks are based on calculated strikes and waiting for the right chance to fight befitting his calmer demeanor.
** Phlegmatic — Mirror Knight, a calm, quiet and orderly young warrior who carries a level of mystery to himself and has defensive and reflective powers to match his personality.
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''Series/UnbreakableKimmySchmidt'': Kimmy (Sanguine), Titus (Melancholic), Jacqueline (Choleric), and Lillian (Phlegmatic).
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* ''Series/BreakingBad'': The business partnership behind the meth operation in Season 5:
** Melancholic: Walter White.
** Phlegmatic: Jesse Pinkman.
** Choleric: Mike Ehrmantraut.
** Sanguine: Saul Goodman.
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** and Monica (''so'' choleric): competetive, controlling, HotBlooded, perfectionistic

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** and Monica (''so'' choleric): competetive, controlling, HotBlooded, perfectionistic
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* ''LiveActionTV/TheKnowledge'': Chris (phlegmatic), Ted (sanguine), Gordon (choleric), Titanic (melancolic).
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** Ross (melancholic): depressed, anxious,neurotic,awkward insecure,arrogant, stubborn, ThePerfectionist,

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** Ross (melancholic): depressed, anxious,neurotic,awkward insecure,arrogant, anxious, neurotic, awkward, insecure, arrogant, stubborn, ThePerfectionist,

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** The same could be said for Dawn, Tim, David, and Gareth, their [[Series/TheOfficeUK U.K. equivalents]].

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** The same could coul*d be said for Dawn, Tim, David, and Gareth, their [[Series/TheOfficeUK U.K. equivalents]].


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* ''Series/OnceUponATime'' has a few/
** The blood-related family of Henry: Mary Margaret/Snow White and [[spoiler:Neal/Baelfire]] (eclectic), Emma (melancholic), Henry (phlegmatic), David/Prince Charming and [[spoiler:Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin]] (sanguine), and [[spoiler:Peter Pan]] (choleric).
** An all-female ensemble of the first season, not counting Henry's blood-related family: [[spoiler:Cora]] choleric), Regina/Evil Queen (melancholic), Lacey/Belle (phlegmatic), and Ruby/Riding Hood (sanguine).
** The four villains of season 4b: Gold (sanguine), Cruella (choleric), Ursula (phlegmatic), and Maleficient (melancholic).
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** It works at the child/teenage level too: Robert (sanguine), Cody Stanton (melancholic), Opal (sanguine/phlegmatic), Hattie (choleric), Harper (phelgmatic/sanguine), Allie Grant (sanguine), Phillip Cantrell (melancholic), Timmy Lawson (melancholic/phlegmatic), Gabe Montgomery (choleric/melancholic), Miles Montgomery (phlegmatic/sanguine), Emily Montgomery (sanguine), James Fermont (sanguine/choleric).

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** It works at the child/teenage level too: Robert (sanguine), Cody Stanton (melancholic), Opal (sanguine/phlegmatic), Hattie (choleric), Harper (phelgmatic/sanguine), Allie Grant Creator/AllieGrant (sanguine), Phillip Cantrell (melancholic), Timmy Lawson (melancholic/phlegmatic), Gabe Montgomery (choleric/melancholic), Miles Montgomery (phlegmatic/sanguine), Emily Montgomery (sanguine), James Fermont (sanguine/choleric).
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* ''[[Series/Firefly]]'':

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* ''[[Series/Firefly]]'':''Series/{{Firefly}}'':
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* ''Series/{{Teletubbies}}''
** Tinky Winky: The phlegmatic. The designated leader of the Teletubbies, and the most reserved of the bunch.
** Dipsy: The choleric. The most easily agitated of the four, and often the source of a lot of conflict revolved around in-fighting, as non-aggressive as it actually gets.
** Laa-Laa: The sanguine. The most bubbly and cheerful of the bunch, falling under common stereotypes of overseas GenkiGirl personalities.
** Po: The melancholic. The least outspoken of the Teletubbies, she's often left to her own devices to have her entertain herself rather than building her chemistry solely off of the other three.

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