With Glenn Howerton’s character Dennis Reynolds walking out in the final episode of season 12 of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, and rumours of his involvement in season 13 to be minimal, we look at some of our favourite Dennis Reynolds moments.
Having signed a deal to become joint longest running live-action sitcom in television history a back in 2016, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia has undoubtedly found a place in the hearts of millions of people worldwide, with their self-obsessed, narcissistic and plain weird characters being the driving force behind the shows success.
When news came last year that arguably the most narcissistic character of them all, Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton) may not be returning for season 13, due to the succes of Howerton’s new show A.P. Bio, many fans were more than a little peeved. The fear of a ‘Sunny’-less Dennis, which is frankly a world we don’t want to live in.
The poster for the upcoming season takes a leaf from slasher films with Charlie (Charlie Day), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Frank (Danny Devito) and Dee (Kaitlin Olson) running away from a masked, chainsaw-wielding person who may or may not be Dennis, which isn’t such a good sign.
Fear Sunny the 13th. #SunnyFXX #FridayThe13th pic.twitter.com/VC4o62jPTe
— It’s Always Sunny (@alwayssunny) July 13, 2018
Though it has been revealed by Kaitlin Olson that Dennis will be back for some of Season 13, it feels like episodes without him will undoubtedly be lacking some key elements that only his character brings to the show. Though we will of course still be watching regardless, here’s some of the things that only Dennis can bring to the party:
Dennis the analyzer.
Dennis is often the voice of reason in the gang, his creepy watchful eye keeps the groups exploits down to a semi-believable level.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UKXUJTi6Hg
The implication.
No one on this show (or any show) can deliver this level of creepiness. No one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yUafzOXHPE
He is the golden god.
The arrogance of it all. Dennis’ god complex and perceived superiority over everyone else in the show is part of what makes him so great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5_-HnVhKlw
Vanity level one million.
Unlike any of the other characters, Dennis is obsessed with looking perfect which is a side of his personality that has provided countless laughs over the years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBMS3vI8rs
He’s sweet as honey.
Possibly one of the greatest moment on the show is Mac and Dennis’ ‘Hugh Honey’ and ‘Vic Vinegar’ routine, with the two playing off each other like pros.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0XWBTMt0QA
Too smart for his own good.
As arguably the smartest member of the gang (other than Frank at times), it’s always is good to see him go down in an arrogant ball of flames.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1NCuvYPpM
Dennis the manipulator.
Dennis knows how to take advantage of the system .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_xHsZDsIQA
He always comes prepared.
Not really, but it’s hard to imagine any of the other characters being this weird.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk3EVQnpQWs
He always gets off.
Dennis taking Dee along for the ride in a bid to get them both off whilst impersonating Brian LeFevre is a great example of his uniquely warped outlook.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kissyaizilo
No one loses their cool like Dennis.
Dennis Reynolds venting his rage at anyone and everyone on the show is the greatest reason to watchs It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. His meltdowns are incomparable to any brain explosions anyone has ever performed on TV. Ever.
