10 Best The Bold Type Characters, Ranked

For four seasons, The Bold Type has entertained fans with its storylines about creating a magazine in New York City. Kat, Sutton, and Jane meet after working at Scarlet and they become super close, helping each other through professional milestones and personal problems. Now the show is returning for its fifth season which will consist of six episodes.

The main characters have always stayed friends, which is the main reason why fans love watching this show so much. But there are some other characters on The Bold Type who are just as great. From the three BFFs to their co-workers and love interests, these New Yorkers are why this show is so popular.

10 Patrick Duchand

Patrick, the head of digital at Scarlet magazine, was only on the show for a brief period of time, and by the fourth season, he was gone. He’s one of the best characters on the show but ranked last as he was only there for season 3.

Patrick creates some conflict at the publication as everyone is nervous about his presence. He and Jane have some flirty moments, which also makes Patrick’s time at Scarlet fun to watch.

9 Ryan Decker

Jane’s main love interest Ryan is also a great character… until he confesses to cheating on Jane, which leaves her heartbroken and feeling super alone. Before this event, that ends their romance, Ryan is a huge supporter of Jane.

He helps her see that she has everything that she needs to be a solid and successful writer, and since he’s a journalist too, she enjoys being around him. Because Ryan hurts Jane and they don’t stay together, he can’t rank higher, but he’s still someone who has a major impact on her journey.

8 Alex Crawford

Alex is a co-worker of Jane, Kat, and Sutton’s at Scarlet and also a friend. He’s one of the more compelling characters on the show thanks to his major storyline. When a woman writes a story about a date who pressured her into sleeping with him, Alex realizes that the story was about him.

He faces the truth and realizes that he was completely in the wrong. This storyline looks at sex and consent, and Alex takes full responsibility for his actions. He didn’t mean to pressure anyone, but he understands that he has a lot to learn. He also writes about it, and while he doesn’t get supportive feedback, he knows he can be a better person.

7 Richard Hunter

At the end of season 4, Richard and Sutton break up as she realizes that she doesn’t want to have kids, and he really wants to start a family. This is devastating to watch as they’re newlyweds who had such a bright future ahead of them. Richard is one of the better characters on the show and that’s all thanks to his relationship with Sutton.

He supports her career and loves that she’s so passionate about fashion, but he also knows that he has to listen to his heart and what he wants, and that is a difficult place to be in. Richard is kind and mature, and he has loved Sutton the way that she deserves to be loved.

6 Jacqueline Carlyle

The Bold Type has many sweet friendship scenes, along with many inspiring moments featuring editor-in-chief Jacqueline. Jacqueline is a super strong character and she allows viewers into her personal and professional life, and it’s nice that she’s so deeply layered. After almost losing her job, she is determined to continue to steer Scarlet into the modern world, allowing women to tell their stories.

She also goes through a tough time in her marriage as she and her husband drift apart and she’s tempted to face a life without him. Jacqueline is the perfect combination of intimidating and motivating. She is Jane’s mentor and while she pushes Jane to do her best work, she also cares about her as a person.

5 Adena El-Amin

Kat and Adena share many romantic moments on the show, and fans love them together. Adena is definitely one of the best characters on The Bold Type. She’s strong, independent, and an incredibly creative and talented photographer.

She listens to her gut instincts and stands up for what is right, and she is a positive influence on Kat, inspiring her to be bolder in her everyday life. Fans root for Adena all the time, wanting her to do well and hoping that she and Kat will find their way back to each other for good.

4 Jane Sloan

Jane, Kat, and Sutton are the best of friends, and Kat and Sutton often come to Jane’s aid when she needs it. They help. her through her preventative double mastectomy, as she learns that she has the BRCA gene.

Jane goes through a lot in her personal life, from moving on from Ryan to coming to terms with her mom’s death and learning that she could also be diagnosed with breast cancer in the future. Jane is smart and sweet and while she makes mistakes, she’s young and learning, and she’s a relatable character.

3 Oliver Grayson

Oliver is Sutton’s boss at the magazine and her biggest supporter and mentor. He sees something special in her and knows that she wants to be a stylist, and he gives her an amazing opportunity.

2 Sutton Brady

Sutton is the second best character on The Bold Type. She’s smart and independent and is relatable as she’s running from her past and doesn’t get along with her mother, who has struggles of her own.

When fans first meet Sutton, she’s dreaming of working in the fashion industry and not thrilled with her low-level job at Scarlet. She works her way up and viewers love watching her become an amazing stylist. She is one of the most vulnerable characters in the series, as she admits to Richard that she isn’t sure she wants children, and she has to deal with him saying their marriage won’t survive that.

1 Kat Edison

When viewers meet Kat, she runs social media at Scarlet and does an incredible job. She soon realizes that this playing ground isn’t big enough for her, and she begins exploring other ways to make a positive impact on the world.

Whether watching her run for city council, start a podcast, or hang out with her best friends, Kat has a ton of strength and intelligence. She makes as many mistakes as her pals but it’s all part of the journey. She’s definitely the most compelling character on the show as she has strong beliefs and is never afraid to fight and make noise.

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Aya Tsintziras is a freelance writer who writes about pop culture and TV. She has a Political Science degree from the University of Toronto and a Masters of Journalism from Ryerson University. She loves coffee, reading, working out, and watching TV. She lives in Toronto with her husband.

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