Brooke D Orsay Two And A Half Men

Okay, let's talk Two and a Half Men. Specifically, let's talk about Brooke D'Orsay. Remember her?

She played Kate, Walden Schmidt's almost-wife. And here's where my unpopular opinion comes in...I liked her.

Kate: More Than Just a Pretty Face?

Look, I get it. Two and a Half Men was known for, shall we say, complicated female characters. Some were gold diggers. Some were just plain crazy.

But Kate? She had ambition! She wanted to start her own fashion line. And she wasn't afraid to go after what she wanted.

Maybe that's why people didn't like her. She wasn't just a pushover waiting for Walden's money.

Walden's Love Life: A Complicated Mess

Let's be honest, Walden's love life post-Charlie Sheen was a disaster. He dated a fake lesbian, pretended to be gay... it was a lot.

Kate at least felt somewhat grounded in that chaos. She was a breath of fresh air in a sea of weirdness.

Plus, Brooke D'Orsay is undeniably charming. She brought a certain energy to the show that I appreciated.

The "Almost" Wife: A Missed Opportunity?

Think about it. Kate and Walden almost got married. They had a whole storyline building up to it.

Then, poof! She's gone. Just like that. Did the writers run out of ideas? Did the audience hate her that much?

I always felt like they could have done more with her character. Maybe even given her a bigger role. But alas, it wasn't meant to be.

Humor Me: Was She Really That Bad?

Okay, I'm not saying Kate was perfect. No character on that show was perfect. Except maybe Berta.

But was she really as awful as some people seem to think? I don't know. I just think she deserves a little more credit.

Maybe I'm biased. Maybe I just have a soft spot for ambitious female characters.

In Defense of Brooke D'Orsay's Kate

So, here's my official stance: I liked Brooke D'Orsay as Kate on Two and a Half Men. She was funny, driven, and added a nice dynamic to the show.

I'm not saying she was the best character ever. But she was definitely better than some of the others.

And honestly, in a show known for its questionable choices, maybe Kate wasn't the worst one. Maybe, just maybe, she was alright.

A Final Thought (or Two)

Ultimately, taste is subjective. You might hate Kate. You might think I'm crazy for defending her. That's totally fine.

But next time you're re-watching Two and a Half Men, give her another chance. You might be surprised.

Or you might still hate her. Either way, at least you've thought about it. And that's all I ask.

And one more thing:

"Walden, you're an idiot."