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Susan Kushner

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Unsourced and entirely in-universe. See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Ramona Quimby. Johnj1995 (talk) 05:03, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Redirect to Ramona (novel series)#Characters. PARAKANYAA (talk) 05:16, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect per above. Is there any reason this non notable character with zero sources got to stay for so long? ExclusiveEditor _{Notify Me!} 06:56, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@ExclusiveEditor Few incoming links and no one noticed. PARAKANYAA (talk) 07:38, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Redirect to Ramona (novel series)#Characters seems like the best solution. I don't think this article works best as a standalone. ZyphorianNexus (talk) 07:51, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Redirect per above. Madeleine961 (talk) 15:21, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Principal Snyder

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This Buffy character doesn't meet WP:FICTION or WP:GNG, there is no SIGCOV of him. Everything about the character is all in universe information, to make it worse, it only sites one unreliable source. Merge or Redirect to List of Buffy the Vampire Slayer characters. Toby2023 (talk) 03:08, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Keep BEFORE not articulated, please search Google Scholar with the additional keyword Slayage. I see plenty peer reviewed independent RS on a cursory search which can be used to improve the article. Jclemens (talk) 06:42, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Redirect (or merge) to LoC. Fails WP:NOT#PLOT and is just a supporting character. – sgeureka ^t•c 12:58, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
A supporting character does not mean that they are not notable. There are some supporting characters with GAs DaniloDaysOfOurLives (talk) 17:26, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Redirect for failing WP:NOT#PLOT and WP:SIGCOV. Jontesta (talk) 14:26, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Did you do a search, or are you basing things on the current state of the article? Because if you did a search and found nothing, I'd like to help you improve your skills. Jclemens (talk) 16:27, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Keep - I agree that BEFORE was not articulated - I have checked online and also have seen SIGCOV that Jclemens has included.DaniloDaysOfOurLives (talk) 15:32, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ramona Quimby

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All of this is in-universe and no real world history, the sources do not help as they talk about the books or movies, not the characters. Toby2023 (talk) 23:29, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Undecided, but if the decision is not to keep, redirect to ~~Beverly Cleary, the author who created these characters.~~ Ramona (novel series), per Schazjmd below. --Metropolitan90 (talk) 23:54, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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Merge to Ramona (novel series). The barely-used NPR source[1] can improve the Ramona's characterization section in that article. (The NPR source is all about the character, but one source isn't sufficient for a stand-alone article.) Schazjmd (talk) 00:34, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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Also see Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Susan Kushner. Johnj1995 (talk) 05:06, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Keep in addition to the above, we have Zarrillo, J. (1988). Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby, and the Teaching of Reading. Children's Literature Association Quarterly 13(3), 131-135. https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/chq.0.0067. which, excerpted, reads, in part...
"Cleary's Ramona, like so many kindergarteners, comes to school with three attributes that should lead to successful encounters with the printed word. She is eager to learn, she has extensive verbal ability, and she has a background with some literary works. Ramona "was a girl who could not wait. Life was so interesting she had to find out what happened next" (1968 11). She is familiar with fairy tales, and knows what type of books she likes. Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1939) is a favorite because it is "neither quiet nor sleepy, nor sweet and pretty" (1968 22). Ramona enters school expecting, from the first day, to learn to read and write. She learns, though, that she will spend a great deal of her time doing assignments which require her to sit quietly at her desk and complete a variety of skill-oriented exercises." Jclemens (talk) 07:03, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect. Basically nothing to merge (it's all plot), and while the two sources above could be used to support the series page they are not enough to base an entire character article on. PARAKANYAA (talk) 18:34, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No one said they were. Two good sources means GNG is met, so no reason for deletion exists, so the AfD should be closed as keep and any discussion on merging should take place on the talk page--this is not Articles for Discussion, but Deletion. Two sources aren't all that exist, either, and it's puzzling that you would imply that only these two sources would be used to flesh out the character article. In fact, once notability is established, it's entirely fine to use primary sourcing appropriately in a fictional character article. Jclemens (talk) 18:49, 10 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

For fictional characters, especially eponymous ones, the notability is intertwined with the work and there is not enough here that is strictly independent from the parent work for there to be an article that does not violate WP:NOTPLOT. The suggested sourcing is not enough to counteract that. Even if it technically fulfills GNG, I would argue for there to only be one page per WP:NOPAGE given the main character of a children's work like this tends to be overlapping. PARAKANYAA (talk) 03:49, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You make a valid point about eponymous characters, but I will note that even for eponymous franchises, we typically do have separate articles for the lead character: Veronica Mars vs. Veronica Mars (character), or Buffy Summers vs. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Ramona may not have that level of pop culture cachet, but again--there are probably more sources an interested party could use. Deletion is a last resort when editing cannot (not has not) fix a problem. The sources so far demonstrate that there are probably others, and, even if there are not, the plot can be trimmed appropriately, again through regular editing. Jclemens (talk) 06:28, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, wholesale deletion would be, but I don't think merging/redirection is as "last resort" as that - which is what I am proposing. I think content here would, at the current stage, work best as one page - even if it can be written to be better later, which I am unsure of but is possible - I think as it is now it would best serve the readers as one page. PARAKANYAA (talk) 10:00, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Keep per sources given by Jclemens, showing GNG and notability. DaniloDaysOfOurLives (talk) 04:02, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Conrad Stargard

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The books series in which this fictional character exists could be notable, but there is no good indication that he himself is. The only source I found that seems to talk about him is this book review [2]. Badbluebus (talk) 02:46, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Keep if you don't dispute that the book series is notable, then it should be rescoped to be on the book series, as we have no article on the series. That is what is usually done with old articles like this, scoped around the main character instead of the series, which we have some of - and as far as I can tell, the name of the series is just this character's name. Most of the plot material can be kept, it just needs to be shuffled around. And have reception to the series added. There are reviews of the books on ProQuest, so it is notable. PARAKANYAA (talk) 02:54, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Joy (Inside Out)

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I tried to do BEFORE, but I don't see any SIGCOV but movie reviews and about actors. Her current reception was mostly about the actress, who voiced Joy; not the character itself. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 05:35, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Keep there's already sufficient coverage in the article to meet GNG. Nom suggests that coverage of the voice actress is irrelevant. I disagree. The reception section is appropriate already, although likely improvable. Jclemens (talk) 07:18, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
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Keep A well-written article about one of the main characters in a major Pixar movie franchise. I think enough coverage is given to the Joy character within the included sources. --Alan Islas (talk) 14:10, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect to Inside Out (franchise)#Cast and characters per nom. Not seeing any SIGCOV in the article and no search on the part of any of the participants seems to have turned up anything either. Willing to change my vote if anything's discovered but from what I'm seeing there's not much here that indicates standalone notability. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 21:34, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Weak keep My impulse was to suggest a merge, but the text and sources in the criticism/reception section are good enough. Darkfrog24 (talk) 22:51, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Goro Maki

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User talk:GojiraFan1954 has lately been going on a (metaphorical) killing spree by rushing to create as many articles as they can before they're properly ready -- but this one may be the worst yet. An article for the character Goro Maki has no notability due to no significant coverage from secondary or third-party sources, relies on WP:OR, WP:SYN, and is mostly driven by WP:FAN. In short, it's an article that has no reason to exist. GojiraFan1954 is treating Wikipedia as if it's a Wikia fan page. Armegon (talk) 20:30, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Comment - I am telling you, I would never treat Wikipedia like its a so-called "Wikia fan page", I only make articles on characters that are iconic, and if I don't find enough evidence of the iconic articles, then I don't select the said character for a Wikipedia article, by the sounds of this AFD, it doesn't just seem to be an WP:IDONTLIKEIT, it's an WP:IDONTLIKEWHOCREATEDIT. That's my conclusion. GojiraFan1954 (talk) 21:38, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have to agree; I would suggest the nom try and be a bit more respectful, especially since GojiraFan is a relatively new user still learning the ropes. Remember to assume good faith in cases like these.

That being said, I do also feel that the subjects you've written so far aren't really clearly illustrating why they're meeting independent notability. Articles need strong citations from secondary sources to back up if they're independently notable or not.

Using Maki here as an example, you say he's iconic, and yet the only two citations in the article are a fan theory briefly mentioned in a single article and a Screen Rant citation, which is considered to be something not very helpful for notability due to content farm reasons per Wikipedia:VALNET. For a subject like this, I'd expect at least a few strong citations that act as Wikipedia:Significant coverage of the subject, such as a source analyzing his role in the series or an article discussing his popularity in depth.

You clearly seem passionate about this and have a grasp on the process already, but I do suggest familiarizing yourself with what Wikipedia considers helpful for illustrating independent notability, as well as general policies for this topic. Examples include Wikipedia:GNG, Wikipedia:SIGCOV (Which I have already linked above), and scattered discussions across the site on fictional character notability. If you want help or pointers, I'd be happy to help with anything you need. Let me know if you need clarification on anything I said above. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 21:52, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@GojiraFan1954: Apologies if I sounded aggressive, or disrespectful even. I was trying to stress how some of your recent articles seem more in line with a Wikia Fan's article than a Wiki article. But I could've phrased it better. I also offer my help, should you need it. My Talk page is always open. Armegon (talk) 23:15, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

As a response from this AFD, I'm giving out my consent that this article should be draftified in my sandbox. GojiraFan1954 (talk) 03:03, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect to Son of Godzilla, his first appearance, as an AtD. I agree with everything in the nom regarding this article in particular, and that this character doesn't really have independent notability from any of his appearances. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 21:39, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I support Userfy per GojiraFan below. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 02:08, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Putting the article into user space to let it incubate may be a good idea and GojiraFan can reintroduce the article if cleanup can be accomplished. Royal Autumn Crest (talk) 22:38, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

So draftify in my sandbox is the answer? GojiraFan1954 (talk) 22:56, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I think it's generally a good idea to work on a new article in draft user space it it's unclear if notability can be immediately established. Of course, if notability can't eventually be established, it might be deleted there too, but I think there is less pressure as long as the user aims to develop the article. Royal Autumn Crest (talk) 23:15, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

If thats the case, I'll go for draftify in my sandbox GojiraFan1954 (talk) 23:17, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Royal Autumn Crest, I'll give you the consensus to moving it to GojiraFan1954/sandbox/Goro Maki and I'll keep on working on the article until its ready for mainspace. GojiraFan1954 (talk) 23:21, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Userfy as suggested. Right now, the three sources are not reliable, but maybe they can find more. Bearian (talk) 02:49, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Userfy - The fact that none of the references included in the article are significant coverage from reliable sources means that this was nowhere near ready for main space. On top of that, none of these three separate characters that share the name in the franchise actually have enough notability to pass the WP:GNG. While I am not opposed to allowing this to go back into draft space as an WP:ATD for now, the fact that my own searches for sources are not turning up any significant coverage in reliable sources and the Japanese Wikipedia does not have an article on any of the three characters to help draw non-English sources from, I honestly doubt this will ever be an appropriate article for the main space. Rorshacma (talk) 06:21, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Asmodel

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Procedural nomination per Wikipedia:Redirects_for_discussion/Log/2024_November_24#Asmodel * Pppery * _{it has begun...} 03:15, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Comment Next to The DC Comics Encyclopedia, American Comics, Literary Theory, and Religion: The Superhero Afterlife also deals with Asmodel, but I believe both are plot summary. Which might suggest merging to List of DC Comics characters: A. Was there a WP:BEFORE search carried out and what where the results?

But to me another question is, if the DC version is actually the primary topic here, or if the original angel inspiring that character would be. If so, this article might be turned around to primarily cover the angel, and have a section for the DC character. The Dictionary of Angels has an entry on Asmodel. Daranios (talk) 11:08, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Admittedly I'm not sure on Angel notability since that is way outside of my coverage area, but we do have List of angels in theology as a potential AtD for this particular redirect if Asmodel is considered the primary topic over the DC character. Asmodel seems to have been removed from the list at some point in the past though, so it may be worth re-adding him in a light merge depending on what happens. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 21:56, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Merge No energy to do a deeper search for secondary sources myself. So until further input a merge to List of DC Comics characters: A in the spirit of WP:AtD seems the best course of action to me for a topic which appears in secondary sources, but where stand-alone notability is unclear. Daranios (talk) 16:01, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Possibly the removed section at the suggested target could be of help in a merge. Daranios (talk) 11:17, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Pinging editors involved in some way in case they would like to give input here. @I dream of horses, CycloneYoris, Jhenderson777, and Quindraco:. Daranios (talk) 11:17, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Panthro

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I can't seem to find anything reliable about them. They all fail WP:GNG. Toby2023 (talk) 01:13, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I would suggest merge to List of ThunderCats characters as a compromise. Dwanyewest (talk) 01:59, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Merge to List of ThunderCats characters per WP:ATD, but cannot find enough significant coverage for articles. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 02:58, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Merge to List of ThunderCats characters as proposed above. No indicia of independent encyclopedic notability. BD2412 T 04:09, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Merge per WP:ATD. Not enough properly sourced material to meet WP:GNG, which means this is inappropriate for an article. Shooterwalker (talk) 21:12, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Panthro: Keep I was expecting to vote Merge but then I took a look at the article and its source list. Enough of the sources are both 1) reliable and 2) discuss this character critically. It's just that the article text doesn't translate that into a fully fleshed out cultural impact/criticism section. The Hendershot source stands out the most. This is a skeletal/stub article that could be expanded. Darkfrog24 (talk) 19:46, 4 December 2024 (UTC) Tygra and Snarf (ThunderCats): Also keep. They're less well sourced but they're sourced enough. Darkfrog24 (talk) 00:29, 5 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I hit up Google Scholar looking for more sourcing. I can't get past the paywalls, but a current university student with library access probably could. Here are some promising ones. Panthro: Nerds of Color (Dissertation); Tygra: Challenge; Snarf: Toys as Popular Culture; also Male Gaze. Darkfrog24 (talk) 19:11, 6 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Keep per the above sourcing. Jclemens (talk) 06:49, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: I was going to close this as Merge but some later arguments are bringing new sources into the discussion. An evaluation would be helpful.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 03:37, 10 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Merge per ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ - I agree that there isn't enough significant coverage for a standalone article.--DesiMoore (talk) 15:28, 10 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Emily Prentiss

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Prentiss is a non-lead character in a TV show, and fails WP:NFICTION, also cross-checking with WP:NBOOK and WP:NFILMCHAR. The most notable aspect of this character (outside of the show narrative itself) is that the actress who portrays the character left the show twice and returned twice. TiggerJay (talk) 22:27, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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I just realized that this is the 2nd nom, and the prior result was a merge, and it appears that @User:DocZach brought this article back to life from draft space of their own accord without resolving the concerns originally brought up at the prior AfD. TiggerJay (talk) 22:33, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, we encourage people to do precisely that, especially when they're rewritten the article in question. Jclemens (talk) 00:08, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have addressed such concerns below. DocZach (talk) 03:03, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

However, the basis of my nom had nothing to do with the prior AfD, and thus the "rewrite" is an irrelevant factor, because the principle concerned that came to my attention about this article exists in the current version. It just so happens that the question of this fictional character has come up previously, and the concerns last year happen to be the same concerns that I currently have with the current version. Rather the concern should be if an article survived a AfD/Prod/CSD and then it was hastily brought up again for the same reason. However in this case, it did not survive the first action, and there is clear contention on this relisting. TiggerJay (talk) 03:10, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You are aware of the effort the restorer spent in improving the article, which means you know, or should know of, the timing involved. To neither mention the currency of the rewrite nor the rewrite itself in your follow up is still unreasonably inconsiderate. Not properly acknowledging such things evokes memories of bad old days' BATTLEGROUND behavior; let's not go there. Jclemens (talk) 17:14, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for recognizing that. I spent a lot of time researching about this character and writing this article. I have just spent the last few hours revising the article to add more sources and information, and please let me know if you think it looks better now. DocZach (talk) 23:18, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I would agree that many edits (over 17k bytes) DocZach has made which has increased the overall article size, and breadth of coverage. Even an additional 6k since this AfD was raised. Adding plenty of source material to flesh out the various sections that were added. However, size/length has never been the qualifier for inclusion -- hence why many STUBs are acceptable. Rather the question is that beyond simply being that Prentiss appears to be a well written character (ie has a specific personality, with a background, and an evolving role), couldn't be said about anyother main character of a popular TV show? For example, when you look at the main cast of the even longer running NCIS (TV series) with ~130 more episodes, of their NCIS (TV series) § Cast and characters you can see that characters with similar lengths of appearances are simply redirects to a "List Of..." page. Certainly you could fill a page with "verifiable facts" about each character, but that isn't the criteria for having a dedicated article -- that is what fandom and IMDB are for. The majority of things which seem to have received WP:SECONDARY coverage have been far more about Brewster (thus Prentiss tangentially) - for example, the impact of choosing the go grey instead of dying her hair or that she left the show so she could "return to her comedic and sitcom roots". That is real life choices of the actress impacting the character that needed to be accommodated. What might make the noteworthiness is the other way around; if the show creators wanted to make a big statement to the industry by specifically directing the actress to go gray, that then had a domino effect on the industry. Otherwise it's just a random factoid. TiggerJay (talk) 18:49, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

With this newer rendition of the article being up for only a few days, I have made significant contributions and devoted a lot of effort to research and writing in relation to this article. After reviewing the relative policies, it is clear that Emily Prentiss, the character HERSELF, meets both WP:GNG and WP:NFICTION, and deleting the article or restoring it to a simple redirect is a very ignorant and foolish idea, especially when this article is being continuously improved day-by-day.

Emily Prentiss is a key figure in Criminal Minds, especially Season 12 and onward, when she becomes Unit Chief and later Section Chief, cementing her as one of the most important characters in the show’s 17-season run. She has been in all but three of the seasons, and has been brought back two times by fan demand. Her storylines—like her faked death to evade Ian Doyle and her leadership during high-stakes cases—are not just central to the series but have also been widely discussed in reliable secondary sources. Outlets like ScreenRant, Collider, and TVLine have provided in-depth analysis of her character, her role in the show, and her significance in cultural discussions. Many of these sources explore how Prentiss’s narrative and Paget Brewster’s portrayal have resonated with audiences and contributed to broader conversations, such as those about representation and aging in Hollywood.

The article has expanded significantly in recent weeks (as the proposer for deletion acknowledges), with thousands of bytes of new content added to deepen its coverage of her backstory, personality, storylines, and reception. This growth reflects my effort to continue developing this article to surpass the minimum requirements set by Wikipedia for an article like this. Removing it now would dismiss that progress and deny room for future improvements. Articles are not expected to be perfect from the outset, but this one has already demonstrated substantial progress, and its continued development would benefit readers and contributors alike.

The individuals suggesting we restore this article to a redirect have suggested that Prentiss’s article isn’t warranted because some characters from other shows, like NCIS, are treated as redirects. Firstly, I find this hypocritical because those same individuals are the ones complaining about me using the David Rossi article and the failure of deleting his article as one of the justifications for keeping Emily's article. As explained in the WP:OTHERSTUFF policy that those same individuals cited, Wikipedia evaluates articles individually, based on the notability of the subject and the availability of independent secondary coverage. However, the survival of the deletion on David Rossi's article is allowed to be used as an argument per an exception in that policy regarding outcomes of deletion proposals on related articles. And, if we are going to do comparisons to characters of other shows, I'd like to point to Grey’s Anatomy, where over a dozen characters—including multiple minor characters who are less central to the show and less notable than Prentiss—have their own articles. If those characters meet notability requirements, there is no valid reason why Emily Prentiss, a lead character who drives major storylines, should not. If they do not meet the notability requirements, then I struggle to understand the proposer's specific decision to delete this article rather than focus on other character articles that are obviously less notable, less covered, and less detailed. However, as I said before, the existence of other articles is not an argument for the existence of this article. I am just writing this paragraph to emphasize the hypocrisy and inconsistencies in the opposition's argumentation.

The real-world impact of Prentiss’s character further underscores her notability. Fan demand played a key role in Paget Brewster’s return to the series after her departure, highlighting the character’s importance to viewers. Additionally, Brewster’s decision to embrace her natural gray hair, which was written into the character, sparked cultural conversations about aging and beauty standards. These discussions were covered by major outlets like TODAY and E! Online, showing that Prentiss’s relevance extends far beyond the show.

Deleting this article would go against Wikipedia’s principles of being an open and comprehensive encyclopedia. Emily Prentiss is clearly notable under both WP:GNG and WP:NFICTION, and the article’s ongoing development should not be hindered by what appears to be an ignorant and abrupt attempt to discard it. Removing it now would erase a valuable resource and dismiss the ongoing effort to improve articles relating to Criminal Minds. DocZach (talk) 04:06, 29 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Keep GNG is met, and even without the VALNET sources, which are just fine in this case. This is a particularly inconsiderate nomination in that the character article has been materially expanded and sources added within the last day or two. Of all the things that need cleaning up in Wikipedia, the notability of contemporary TV show characters is probably one of the least problematic areas. Jclemens (talk) 00:05, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Restore Redirect - The article is still nothing but detailed plot summary, without any kind of reception or analysis, and the added sources that are not primary or just episode summaries are not really significant coverage on the character. Many, in fact, are just news bits about the actress that portrayed her joining/leaving/returning to the show, rather than any kind of discussion on the actual fictional character that this article is about. Searches really are not bringing much up that is about the character, rather than the actress, that goes beyond summarizing plots. I have no problem if the current article was returned to draft space to be further developed, but its current state was not ready to be moved back to the main space. Rorshacma (talk) 00:33, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
If an article can be improved, then you should propose ways to improve it instead of deleting it because of a reason that doesn't even match the original proposer's logic behind deleting this article. He is arguing about a lack of notability, and you are arguing about the way this article is written. Yes, this article can be improved. No, deleting or redirecting an article is not the solution to issues that can easily be fixed in an article. DocZach (talk) 03:06, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Note: This discussion has been included in the list of Television-related deletion discussions. WCQuidditch ☎ ✎ 00:54, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Strong Keep: The premise for this deletion nomination is false. Emily Prentiss is a prominent lead character in the show, and her character has gotten even more notability over the past year due to recent events she has experienced. She is the Section Chief (lead) of the BAU, and if David Rossi is going to have his own article (who is notably less present in the series than Emily Prentiss), then Emily most certainly meets the criteria to have her own as well. I will attach just a few examples of her being mentioned by reliable sources.

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DocZach (talk) 01:02, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Comment - WP:OTHERSTUFF is never a good argument - there could very well be reason for David Rossi to also not have an independent article, but that is not what is under discussion here. The sources listed here, like the ones in the article, are either short announcements about the actress leaving/returning to the show, which are not significant coverage of the fictional character at all, or plot summaries that are largely from content farms. How important a character is within the show has no bearing on passing the WP:GNG or whether or not a independent article is appropriate or not. Rorshacma (talk) 01:33, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Please read the part of the policy that explicitly states, in relation to references to past failed deletions with similar reasoning, "this can be a strong argument that should NOT be discounted because of a MISCONCEPTION that this section is a blanket ban on ever referencing other articles or deletion debates." DocZach (talk) 03:09, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

ARGUMENT FOR WHY THE ARTICLE SHOULD REMAINextraneous formatting removed, still pretty shouty though. Please don't try to use formatting to make a point in a discussion, thanks. Just Step Sideways ^{from this world ..... today} 23:41, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The Emily Prentiss article satisfies WP:GNG, WP:NFIC, and WP:NFILMCHAR for fictional characters. This article and recent improvements to it address prior concerns from last year's AfD, and it demonstrates the character's significance both inside and outside of the show, Criminal Minds.

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A) Significant Coverage in Reliable, Independent Sources

The article includes multiple secondary sources that provide coverage of Emily Prentiss beyond plot summaries. Examples include:

Looper and Collider: Discuss her leadership roles, character development, and importance to the show’s dynamics.
ScreenRant and The List: Analyze pivotal moments in her story, such as faking her death and her return to the team.
E! Online and TODAY.com: Highlight how her character is discussed in broader cultural contexts, such as Paget Brewster’s decision to embrace her gray hair, which has been woven into the show.
CNN and Yahoo: Covers on her leaving and returning on the show multiple times.

These sources go beyond simple mentions and delve into how Prentiss has been portrayed, her role in the show, and her impact on the series and viewers. I have already attached the references to both the article and this page.

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B) Prominence as a Lead Character

Leadership Roles: Prentiss becomes Unit Chief in Season 12 and later Section Chief, making her one of the show’s most significant characters. She has been in the series since Season 2, and has been a main character throughout most of it.
Impact on the Series: Prentiss's arc includes some of the show’s most dramatic and memorable moments (e.g., her undercover mission, faking her death, and leading the BAU). These storylines, especially her faked death, have all been covered by reliable sources numerous times.

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C) Reception and Real-World Discussion

Fan Demand: Her return to the show was largely driven by public outcry, which indicates her importance to the audience.
Brewster Herself: Discussions about representation in media, particularly Brewster’s portrayal and refusal to adhere to Hollywood norms, tie directly to her character’s ongoing relevance.

This kind of real-world analysis satisfies WP:NFIC and distinguishes Emily Prentiss from lesser-known characters who belong in a list or merged article.

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D) RESPONDING TO ORIGINAL DELETION ARGUMENTS

Claim 1: “Most sources are primary”

This is no longer accurate. The article now cites numerous independent, secondary sources, including:

Analytical articles (Looper, Collider, ScreenRant).
Coverage from established entertainment outlets (E! Online, TODAY.com, CNN, Yahoo).
Reviews and discussions of key storylines involving Prentiss.

These sources show significant coverage of Emily Prentiss specifically, not just the show or Paget Brewster.

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Claim 2: “A Google search doesn’t prove individual notability”

Recent searches reveal ample sources discussing Emily Prentiss’s character arc, leadership role, and real-world impact. The expanded article now demonstrates this with concrete examples and citations, countering this claim.

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Claim 3: “Not worth a standalone article”

Emily Prentiss is one of the most prominent characters in Criminal Minds. Articles for similar characters, such as David Rossi (which is the other character of the series that has an article), have been maintained despite less coverage and screen presence. Prentiss’s depth, narrative significance, and real-world attention make her more than worthy of her own article.

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Claim 4: “Should redirect to a list of characters”

Merging Emily Prentiss into a list would strip away the depth of analysis she receives in her standalone article. Her character arc and real-world significance cannot be adequately covered in a brief summary. The current article structure allows for a more nuanced exploration of her impact.

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The article meets GNG by demonstrating significant independent coverage.
It incorporates real-world analysis, development, and reception, addressing prior critiques of being overly plot-focused.
The character is central to Criminal Minds and its revival, with a clear legacy and cultural relevance.
The rewritten article addresses all prior concerns and stands as a notable, well-sourced piece.

Deleting or merging this article would undermine the depth of coverage for one of the most significant characters in Criminal Minds. The current article satisfies all criteria for notability and has been improved significantly since the original deletion request. I am also continuing to improve it regularly, and would definitely appreciate help from others to do so. Deleting the article without any suggestion or discussion of improvement seems unproductive and antithetical to Wikipedia's policies and purpose.

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DocZach (talk) 02:48, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

(e/c) Stating that a "premise is false" is meaningless without actual support, instead of simply claiming but it's true! However I welcome you to substantiate your claim that the "character has gotten even more notability over the past year." What independent, reliable sources to you have to support that claim that the character's notability has significantly changed in the past year? Simply reposting all of the references from the article is not helpful, as many of them establish Brewster (actress) as notable as her life events and acting career have evolved around this show and character, but Brewster's notability does not automatically transfer to the character she plays. Of the 14 source you provided, many of them were from 2016 and prior. Of the 4 that were published in 2024, two of them were from Screen Rant ("marginally reliable") and 1 from IMDB ("unreliable") and the Yahoo news one focused on the actress, not the character. (For clarification the reliability is based on WP:RSP.) TiggerJay (talk) 02:49, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Per WP:RSPSS, ScreenRant is "considered reliable for entertainment-related topics." The "marginally reliable" attribute applies broadly because it is not recommended to use ScreenRant for "controversial statements related to living persons." DocZach (talk) 02:54, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Can you explain how NBOOK applies to this article? Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 02:53, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The individual who proposed this article for deletion was the one who brought up the policy "NBOOK." DocZach (talk) 02:55, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

But yeah, NBOOK has no relevance, so I removed that from my statement. DocZach (talk) 02:57, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

In the original nom, NBOOK specifically listed as part of a broader "cross-check" for fictional characters, since there is no direct guidelines for fictional TV characters -- instead we have simply fiction, books and films... But to show comprehensive checking for anything else policy related that might apply for a fictional character, those places were also checked since people also desire to create articles about fictional characters from other works, and those guidelines can be helpful when a direct guideline does not exist. Instead we're basically left with WP:N and WP:NFICTION. TiggerJay (talk) 03:20, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Let me break down for you step by step the issues with these arguments:

To begin, Looper is unreliable. Screen Rant falls under Wikipedia:VALNET. CNN and Yahoo are just casting announcements, which are not relevant to the fictional character's notability (They would be important when covering the actress). Both CNN sources are just announcements of her casting return. The gray hair source discusses Prentiss's actress and her acceptance of her hair, rather than the character. If the character's hair was discussed, it'd be different, but this is specifically Paget's hair being discussed here. I can't access the Yahoo source, so a new link would be appreciated.
In-universe importance is not relevant to a subject's ability to get an article. This is included in nearly every fictional character guideline in the book. If these things are important, they need reliable sourcing showing that impact to back it up (None of which is illustrated in the sources provided)
Brewster's coverage is Brewster's coverage. Unless there is significant overlap between Prentiss and Brewster, such as an analysis article discussing how Brewster's performance greatly affected how Prentiss's character was formed, for instance, then maybe that could be viable, but all the sources provided are very clearly either about Prentiss or about Brewster, with only mentions about the other. Fan demand is relevant, but needs Wikipedia:SIGCOV to back it up. Additionally, that trivia is summarizable in a sentence or so, easily mergeable back to the character's list.
Most of your claims here I've already responded to (A Google Search one is a weird argument and I don't think it should've applied either way) but on the character list point, the current article has entirely plot information in it. This is summarizable at a list without much being lost, and many of the sources acknowledged at this AfD don't have enough coverage to build up substantial substance in the present one, since many of them are not about Prentiss and instead about Brewster, or fall under the scope of trivial coverage. I can go into a far deeper source analysis if you want clarification, of course.

Overall, there's a distinct lack of SIGCOV that hails from reliable sources, and the coverage doesn't really seem to exist that justifies the separation here. On the topic of Rossi, his AfD seemed to have a very inaccurate close; there was one Keep vote, and yet the AfD was closed as Keep despite two strong Merge arguments. Rossi should probably be rediscussed at a later date, since I don't believe he was discussed in-depth enough during his first AfD. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 14:25, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I have revised much of the article to address much of your guys' concerns. Again, I find the proposal to delete this entire article very inconsiderate when it can very easily be improved rather than deleted. DocZach (talk) 23:17, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate the effort to improve the article, but the issue with the sources, as described throughout the AFD, is still there. Most of the sources are trivial coverage, and nearly the entirety of the sources being used in the new Reception section are about Paget Brewster, the actress, with very minimal discussion about the character. Announcements about Brewster leaving/returning to the cast or articles about Brewster not dying her hair, where the only actual coverage on the fictional character is a sentence or two saying nothing more than it being the character Brewster portrays is just not significant coverage or analysis of the fictional character of Emily Prentiss. One of the articles on her hair does not, as far I can see, even mention the character of Emily Prentiss, so trying to tie sources like that into analysis of the character is starting to drift in to WP:SYNTH territory. Rorshacma (talk) 00:29, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
So your solution is to delete an article that you think has some issues instead of helping improve it first? DocZach (talk) 00:50, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Restore Redirect. Rorshacma has summed up my thoughts quite nicely above, both in terms of source analysis and on this article's current status. This article is quite literally exactly the same as it was last time, and Jclemens's above showing of page history just shows minor text alterations and nothing more. Nothing has changed that would change the outcome of the last AfD, and the BEFOREs of several editors above have turned up nothing. This has no reason to be a separate article and is better off redirected like it was before. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 01:42, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Then why does David Rossi have his own article when he is a less notable character than Emily Prentiss? DocZach (talk) 02:17, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Good question, perhaps Rossi should also be up for an AfD... But just because Rossi exists does not mean that Prentiss should exist -- see WP:OTHERSTUFF. TiggerJay (talk) 02:57, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The policy you are citing explicitly states:

"Sometimes arguments are made that other articles have been put forward for AfD and survived/deleted (the most famous example being the Pokémon test); these may be effective arguments, but even here caution should be used. Yet a small number of debates do receive wide participation and result in a decision that is effectively final, until new evidence comes along. If you reference such a past debate, and it is clearly a very similar case to the current debate, this can be a strong argument that should not be discounted because of a misconception that this section is a blanket ban on ever referencing other articles or deletion debates."

The David Rossi article has already received a deletion proposal over a year ago as well for the same reason. The article survived.

See Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/David Rossi DocZach (talk) 03:02, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

To quote Rorshacma, "WP:OTHERSTUFF is never a good argument - there could very well be reason for David Rossi to also not have an independent article, but that is not what is under discussion here." Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 02:59, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please read the part of the policy that explicitly states, "this can be a strong argument that should NOT be discounted because of a MISCONCEPTION that this section is a blanket ban on ever referencing other articles or deletion debates." DocZach (talk) 03:03, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You're missing a key part of that sentence: "If you reference such a past debate". While you have eventually mentioned the prior AfD for Rossi, that was not included in your initial statements regarding the character. You can use the Rossi article to discuss specific points, but the fact that the Rossi article exists is not a good argument. Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 15:36, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

I am not solely referencing the fact that the Rossi article exists. I am referencing the fact that there was a deletion attempt on the Rossi article for the SAME reason, and that deletion attempt failed. Under the policy you referenced, that's an appropriate argument. DocZach (talk) 15:46, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Rossi honestly should undergo revaluation. His discussion was closed as Keep with only one detailed Keep and two detailed Merge votes, which doesn't seem to be a proper consensus, especially given the low discussion turnout of that AfD. Besides, similar characters being kept is nowhere precedent. Even though I slightly disagree with the outcome, Vislor Turlough was kept at AfD as a Doctor Who companion, yet other Doctor Who companions (Such as Katarina, Kamelion, and Dan Lewis) were merged into other articles despite similar arguments and backgrounds. Consensus for notability of a subject is very much on a case-by-case basis, and having articles of similar backgrounds does not instantly guarantee that the same argument applies to another subject. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 17:17, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

At the time I mentioned OTHERSTUFF, you hadn't mentioned the other deletion discussion. Significa liberdade (she/her) (talk) 18:36, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A few thoughts on the Rossi:

While Rossi did survive an AfD, as per WP:OTHERSTUFF, "caution should be used..." because most do not receive wide participation -- and that could be said of Rossi. His AfD received little attention, with only 5 other people !vote. But moreover with an even split 3/3 keep versus merge -- the decision that there was consensus is somewhat questionable.
Of the top four characters by number of appearances per IMDB (whereby Prentiss is 7th).[3] only half of them have an actual article, while two of them have redirects. Of those with redirects they still have over 100 more episodes each compares to Prentiss.
And looking at the current List of Criminal Minds characters the top two listings here as well are simply redirects. Those redirects were previously articles as well that were merged and deleted per GNG in 2023.
Interest in show and characters is falling significantly (WP:RECITISM), the page views for Criminal Minds alone has dropped off 50% and 70% for the characters of Reid, Prentiss, Jareau, Garcia and Rossi [4].

But all of that simply speaks to the dangers of introducing WP:WAX. It is a slippery slope to introduce the existence of other things (surviving AfD) as there are also other examples of other things were deleted with arguably more significance. This is really what the essay expresses, and instead the arguments should focus on why Prentiss (what the essay expresses as individual merit), not some of the common notability fallacies. TiggerJay (talk) 03:34, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Once again, I find it inconsistent and hypocritical that you are arguing against comparing articles while continuing to do just that. The argument that similar characters in other shows have been merged or redirected does not negate Emily Prentiss’s notability under WP:GNG or WP:NFICTION. Notability is determined on a case-by-case basis, and Prentiss clearly meets the criteria. She has been the subject of significant independent coverage in reliable sources such as ScreenRant, Collider, CNN, and TODAY, which analyze her pivotal role as Unit Chief and Section Chief, as well as her cultural impact and importance to the show. These sources go beyond plot summaries to discuss real-world factors like fan campaigns that brought Paget Brewster back to the series and the broader conversations about aging and representation sparked by the decision to integrate Brewster’s gray hair into the character. There's even articles about her romances within the show. These are not trivial mentions; they are substantial discussions about her relevance both within and beyond the show.

Wikipedia evaluates notability based on reliable secondary coverage, not arbitrary metrics like episode counts. Her role as a lead character in major story arcs and as the head of the BAU from Season 12 onward makes her far more central to the narrative than some characters who have been redirected. And potentially, articles for other Criminal Minds may also warrant creation, and I would not be opposed to such a decision.

Please read over WP:NOTTEMPORARY. Firstly, I reject the argument that declining page views signal reduced relevance. Secondly, notability is not temporary, and the character remains central to the currently airing Criminal Minds: Evolution. Interest naturally fluctuates, but revivals and major developments have historically reignited attention on Prentiss and the series. DocZach (talk) 04:19, 29 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There have been many changes since the last AfD. There are many more secondary sources from established outlets (E! Online, TODAY.com, CNN, Yahoo), there has been more news coverage in relation to events on the series (faked death, gray hair, departures and returns, relationships, and changes in series structure). The article itself carries (and has the potential to carry much more) information that is valuable and useful to many readers, especially those who wish to learn about Emily Prentiss from Criminal Minds. Redirecting her character once again to the list of characters would result in an obnoxiously long description of her, and anything short of that would not do justice to the coverage, notability, and attention this character has received. DocZach (talk) 02:51, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

While I would agree that there have made "many changes" since the last AfD, and there have been more secondary sources added, that does not itself equate to the requirements of independently reliable sources which establishing notability. There is enough source to verify that this fictional character exists, and that most of what is presented in the article is verify that they did occur. You mention a character arc, but I don't seen any reliable sources (through independent research or those provided in the article) which go to any depth to talk about anything significant about a character arc. Instead most focus on "she use to be X and now she is Y" or trivial other mentions about why something has changed, or that she went from a reoccurring role to being a regular on the show due to "fan demand". Those are facts more about the actress and not the character who was basically beholden to the whims of real life, instead of the character imposing it on the real people. Those are great for the Brewster article. TiggerJay (talk) 02:46, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

You're misrepresenting the sources. Reliable, independent sources like ScreenRant, TODAY, and Collider do more than verify her existence—they analyze key aspects of her character, including her leadership as Unit Chief, her faked death arc, her multiple departures and re-appearances, her special appearances, her romances, and her role in sparking broader cultural conversations about representation and aging. Just because some of Paget Brewster’s decisions shaped some of the narrative doesn't erase the fact that the focus of these sources is also on Prentiss’s impact as a character and her resonance with audiences. These discussions are not trivial mentions—they demonstrate the significance of her character within and beyond the show, meeting both WP:GNG and WP:NFICTION. This article is 100% warranted on its own. DocZach (talk) 04:23, 29 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Keep, notable in fiction, plentiful sources. Not going to write a long-winded defense. It is what it is. Hyperbolick (talk) 07:40, 25 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Merge to List of Criminal Minds characters#Current main characters. Appears to be mostly, if not entirely trivial coverage of the character. No objection to a split later if significant coverage can be found, but people here appear to be confused about the definition of WP:SIGCOV. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 18:22, 29 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
So you think we should merge an entire article-length coverage with over 30 sources of a character into another article that already has a long list of characters? Did you even take the time to read any of the sources provided in this article? DocZach (talk) 21:54, 29 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

WP:SIGCOV requires significant coverage in reliable, independent sources that address the subject in detail, not just in passing. Sources like ScreenRant, Collider, and TODAY provide in-depth analysis of Emily Prentiss’s narrative arcs, including her faked death, her return as Unit Chief due to fan demand, her romances, her appearance, and her evolution as a leader in the show. This is precisely the type of sustained, independent coverage that WP:SIGCOV defines as significant, and it establishes Prentiss’s clear notability as a standalone topic, making a merge inappropriate. DocZach (talk) 21:57, 29 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: I see strong arguments on both sides, with no consensus forming. @DocZach: I strongly advise you to review WP:BLUDGEONING before you continue. Your lengthy, persistent, repetitive responses to every opposing view will not help sway the outcome your way.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Owen× ☎ 22:47, 1 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Understood. DocZach (talk) 23:08, 1 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Restore Redirect per Rorshacma. There are mostly WP:TRIVIALMENTIONs here, which fall short of WP:SIGCOV. I don't see enough substantially new source material to change the consensus from the previous AFD. I would support a merge as an WP:ATD, per Zxcvbnm. Shooterwalker (talk) 21:09, 3 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Keep I didn't read any of the commentary on this page, only the article. I compared it to the discussion of Catherine Willows a while back. I think there is enough coverage of the character's cultural impact outside of the show and that that coverage is properly sourced. It's not the strongest I've ever seen, but the question "Is it enough?" gets "Yes." Darkfrog24 (talk) 15:49, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Restore Redirect Οἶδα (talk) 20:15, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Merge to List of Criminal Minds characters#Current main characters. Despite the passionate arguing from fans the coverage here is all highly trivial. I found nothing in google books or scholar, and the best we have is plot synopsis and tabloid press. Fails WP:SIGCOV.4meter4 (talk) 23:44, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
There are a total of 744 articles, books, and other sources involving Emily Prentiss on Google Scholar.

https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,39&qsp=1&q=emily+prentiss+criminal+minds&qst=bb DocZach (talk) 00:32, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
If it matters, I'm not a fan of the show. I watched part of one season, and it annoyed me. Darkfrog24 (talk) 02:34, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:GHITS. Having a lot of hits is not an indicator of notability, especially since it's easily possible that many of those could be trivial mentions, plot recaps, or official material. Magneton Considerer: Pokelego999 (Talk) (Contribs) 14:23, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Simply having listings at G-Scholar isn't necessarily sufficient to establish notability and SIGCOV. The character is "mentioned" a lot, however, when looking at the quantity versus quality of information... Of the first page of results, only one might barely be considered "coverage" of Prentiss, since her actions are extensively quoted but little in the form of what would be considered secondary coverage of the character.... Beyond that, the rest includes: 1 marketing research of the shows posters, 3 are novelizations (2 books plus an article about TikTok non-cannon stories), 4 are trivial mentions (3 or less mentions in the entire article). TiggerJay (talk) 16:51, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

References

^ Schwindt, Oriana (2016-07-21). "Paget Brewster Returns to 'Criminal Minds' for Multiple Episodes in Season 12". Variety. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ Gonzalez, Sandra (2016-08-30). "'Criminal Minds': Paget Brewster back for good". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ "Paget Brewster Is Returning to Criminal Minds (Yes, Again)". E! Online. 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ France, Lisa Respers (2016-07-22). "Paget Brewster returning to 'Criminal Minds'". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ "Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Ending Explained: Does Emily Prentiss Survive?". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ Dumaraog, Ana (2024-05-29). "Prentiss' Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Story Nods Back To Her Past, Teases Showrunner". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ Dumaraog, Ana (2024-07-02). "Prentiss Is Hilariously High In Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 2 Episode Clip". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ "Paget Brewster Got Nostalgic About Her 'Criminal Minds' Run Ahead of 'Evolution' Season 2". Yahoo Life. 2024-06-01. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ Mondor, Brooke (2021-05-31). "The Prentiss Scene On Criminal Minds That Went Too Far". Looper. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ Spencer, Samuel (2020-02-06). "'Criminal Minds' Season 15: Will Prentiss Break Up With Mendoza?". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ "Criminal Minds' Paget Brewster Embraces Her Grays in New Photo". E! Online. 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ "'Criminal Minds' fan recap: Paget Brewster returns as Emily Prentiss". Yahoo Entertainment. 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (2016-03-28). "Criminal Minds Boss: Prentiss' Visit Brings 'Laughs and Love' — 'The Timing Couldn't Have Been More Perfect'". TVLine. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
^ "Criminal Minds: Top 8 Prentiss Moments". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Relisting comment: It's difficult to see how consensus can be achieved.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Doczilla _{Ohhhhhh, no!} 09:20, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Oppose merge. Article looks good enough to keep a record of. Crafterstar (talk) 22:49, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You were notified to participate in this discussion by DocZach [5]. I can find no reason for why you in particular, a partially blocked sockpuppet, DocZach would reach out to vote in this discussion. Your only contribution to the article was a revert. Οἶδα (talk) 10:38, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Keep per sustained coverage required for a page. If you need to have several arguments to delete it, it's probably strong enough to stand on its own. Barnt Toust 23:03, 9 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Could you elaborate how precisely the article contains SIGCOV from reliable sources? As already mentioned by TiggerJay above, Brewster's notability does not automatically transfer to the character she plays. SIGCOV in shoddy infotainment sources like Screen Rant and Collider or Heavy.com or Yahoo Entertainment. An overwhelming amount of this article is sourced to Screen Rant, with other information being unsourced entirely. The more reliable sources cited in the article are focused on the actress, not the character. Οἶδα (talk) 10:54, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Redirect What is missing from this article is substantial and significant coverage. Tweets from the actress aren't it. I am concerned about WP:CANVASSed comments here. Jontesta (talk) 14:23, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I notified just 2 people about this deletion discussion, both of whom I noticed while briefly reading over edit history have contributed to this article before. Per WP:INAPPNOTE, limited posting is appropriate to notify prior contributors about an ongoing deletion discussion.

For transparency, the two individuals that I did notify on December 5 (multiple days after the first relisting) on user talk pages were: @Treybien2 and @Crafterstar. Only one of them, Crafterstar, has replied. I was unaware that he was partially blocked or a sockpuppet, I just briefly read over the edit history to try and get more people to provide their opinions on deleting this article, seeing as only one additional person had replied after the first relisting by that time.

Now that I look back, Crafterstar didn't really contribute that much, I only assumed he did after seeing the amount of characters in his edits. I did not realize that it was a revert. For that, I apologize. I hope this clears things up. DocZach (talk) 23:36, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Am I supposed to apologise for my participation here? Crafterstar (talk) 23:45, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It may be appropriate for you to WP:STRIKE your !vote here if you believe you were specifically chosen to support DocZach's position, which on the surface it does appear. TiggerJay (talk) 23:58, 11 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Just for the record, I did not ask him to vote in any specific way, nor did I even discuss with him beforehand about my view or his view. Please don't accuse me of things without evidence or reasoning. DocZach (talk) 00:27, 12 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

**Source assessment table: prepared by User:DocZach**
Source	Reliable?	Significant coverage?	Count source toward GNG?
https://screenrant.com/emily-prentiss-criminal-minds-season-6-fake-death/	Wikipedia deems Screen Rant a reliable source for entertainment topics per WP:RSPSS. It's status as marginally reliable is only present in that Screen Rant should not be used for "controversial statements of real persons."	The source discusses the character, Emily Prentiss, in detail. Even more, it is completely centered on her.	✔ Yes
https://www.tvguide.com/news/criminal-minds-emily-prentiss-1030746/	Wikipedia deems TV Guide to be a reliable source per WP:RSPSS.	The source discusses Emily Prentiss and her storyline in detail, with the article overwhelmingly focused on Prentiss.	✔ Yes
https://www.newsweek.com/criminal-minds-season-15-emily-prentiss-andrew-mendoza-bau-cbs-1486013	~ Newsweek is recommended to be used on a "case-by-case basis" for articles after 2013. It is rated marginally reliable, and the Wikipedia consensus recommends evaluating its usage on a case-by-case basis per WP:NEWSWEEK. Because the content of the specific article linked is not controversial, I believe it is appropriate to use in this context.	The article discusses Emily Prentiss directly and in detail.	~ Partial
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/love-fans-criminal-minds-star-030052108.html	Wikipedia deems Yahoo News to be a reliable source per WP:RSPSS.	The article discusses Emily Prentiss directly and in detail.	✔ Yes
https://www.tvinsider.com/734914/criminal-minds-prentiss-mendoza-paget-brewster/	TV Insider is a subsidiary of TV Guide, which Wikipedia recognizes as a reliable source per WP:RSPSS.	The article discusses Emily Prentiss directly and in detail.	✔ Yes
https://ew.com/article/2011/03/16/paget-brewster-criminal-minds-lauren/	Entertainment Weekly is recognized as a reliable source per WP:RSPSS.	The article discusses Emily Prentiss directly and in detail. It covers a major plot relating to her fake death, and her then-departure from the show.	✔ Yes
This table may not be a final or consensus view; it may summarize developing consensus, or reflect assessments of a single editor. Created using {{source assess table}}.

Yoshimitsu

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The reception section is a mess of listicles and "anything not nailed down" types of articles. While there can be some degree of commentary gleamed for Yoshimitsu, it's brief and often repetitive. Even checking sources I've used in the past for Soulcalibur characters doesn't offer much at all. There's just no meat on this bone that I can find. Kung Fu Man (talk) 05:13, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This discussion has been included in the deletion sorting lists for the following topics: Fictional elements and Video games. Kung Fu Man (talk) 05:13, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Honestly, I'm leaning forward to being neutral in this situation. I feel like there's a chance the character might be notable since they have been involved in two fighting game franchises and have almost appeared in every main game of each franchise and gone through multiple distinct designs. Otherwise, the best source I could find about Yoshimitsu is [6]. These sources might also help [7], [8], [9], [10], and [11]. Aside from that, this character has three incarnations throughout the Tekken and Soulcalibur franchises, so if the character information is going to be merged, then the Tekken version of Yoshimitsu should be merged in Characters of the Tekken series, and the Soulcalibur version of Yoshimitsu should be merged in Characters of the Soulcalibur series. Kazama16 (talk) 07:32, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The Den of Geek one is the strongest source coupled with Jasper's commentary on the Tekken character ranking list. The main problem though is that the Game Rant and CGMag refs are echoes of some of the commentary from that one on the designs and could be summed up as "his appearance changes frequently", PushSquare is basically death battle commentary in this case, and The Gamer and 3DPrint refs are both about fan works (I checked to see if the designer on the latter had some notability that could help but no dice). I feel there may not be enough actually said for SIGCOV when the sources are lined up is my concern.--Kung Fu Man (talk) 08:14, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect Just not notable. The WP:GNG is clearly failed here. If this page is redirected, it should be moved and the DAB made primary. ᴢxᴄᴠʙɴᴍ (ᴛ) 19:30, 21 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Merge per others. Very little SIGCOV and a very clear-cut case of not much notability existing for him. I'd redirect Yoshimitsu (Soulcalibur) and Yoshimitsu (Tekken) to their respective character lists, since he's a character of two different franchises, and redirect Yoshimitsu (No distinction) to the DAB page to be the primary topic, per Zx. Both lists just redirect to his article, so content will need to be merged to them for the information to be retained. Has one ever considered Magneton? Pokelego999 (talk) 04:48, 24 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Keep: Per Kazama16's sources. Den of Geek (both of them) and CGmagonline are the strongest sources. Those two, plus GamesRadar and Bloody Disgusting and Game Rant, which all discuss his design and unorthodox fighting style, compared to other fighting game characters, may also be of some help. The more trivial sources can definitely be trimmed down, but overall, I feel this isn't redirect-worthy. I can see this being a Voldo type of situation, where most of the notability comes from his "freakish" design and unorthodox fighting style. MoonJet (talk) 22:32, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Isolated, the Bloody Disgusting source would be good...but it's just saying the same thing as the CMag and previous Game Rant sources. Much like there's only so many times you can say "this character is sexy" in an article, "this character is freaky" starts to get repetitive fast.--Kung Fu Man (talk) 22:45, 26 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Liz ^{Read! Talk!} 06:25, 28 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Merge per others. This is borderline, but merge is a good WP:ATD that will WP:PRESERVE this in case better sources come along later. Shooterwalker (talk) 03:56, 29 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.
Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Doczilla _{Ohhhhhh, no!} 09:29, 5 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Merge per others. 🍕BP!🍕 (🔔) 12:19, 7 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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[3] "Paget Brewster Is Returning to Criminal Minds (Yes, Again)". E! Online. 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

[4] France, Lisa Respers (2016-07-22). "Paget Brewster returning to 'Criminal Minds'". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

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[9] Mondor, Brooke (2021-05-31). "The Prentiss Scene On Criminal Minds That Went Too Far". Looper. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

[10] Spencer, Samuel (2020-02-06). "'Criminal Minds' Season 15: Will Prentiss Break Up With Mendoza?". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

[11] "Criminal Minds' Paget Brewster Embraces Her Grays in New Photo". E! Online. 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

[12] "'Criminal Minds' fan recap: Paget Brewster returns as Emily Prentiss". Yahoo Entertainment. 2016-03-31. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

[13] Mitovich, Matt Webb (2016-03-28). "Criminal Minds Boss: Prentiss' Visit Brings 'Laughs and Love' — 'The Timing Couldn't Have Been More Perfect'". TVLine. Retrieved 2024-11-25.

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