Competitors in The League tackle several bizarre scenarios throughout the series. Main characters like Kevin MacArthur and Dr. Andre Nowzick come together to help make The League one of FX's highest-rated TV shows. As they face conflict, their personalities come into the spotlight.
Some characters present a pleasant personality like Jenny MacArthur. Others are curmudgeons like Rodney Ruxin. Their general attitudes, along with their actions in the face of challenges present their likability to audiences.
Rafi
Some fans call Rafi one of Jason Mantzoukas's best roles. He is Sofia Ruxin's brother and perhaps the most maniacal and unhinged character in the series. Fans of the show might love Rafi's antics, but it is hard to argue that he has a likable personality.
The League is no stranger to edginess, but Rafi perhaps steps over the line. He is selfish and puts Ruxin and his friends in harm's way multiple times throughout the series. He is unkempt and unhygienic, often presented carrying loose hot dogs in his pockets. He threatens the titular fantasy football league, shows up to their houses uninvited, and commits crimes against others.
Rodney Ruxin
The League's Ruxin gives Nick Kroll one of his highest-rated roles. He presents the show with some of its funniest moments thanks to his quirky personality. He is perhaps the least friendly of all of the main characters. He is often showcased scowling amongst his fellow league members.
Rodney is malicious. Although all of the members of the league take part in ribbing each other, Ruxin appears to take the most pleasure in humiliating his friends. He lies to his wife when he schemes. For example, he keeps a racy photo of her, knowing that it would upset her if she knew about it.
Kevin MacArthur
Stephen Rannazzisi plays Kevin, a lawyer, and husband to Jenny. He is neurotic and often presented rambling about dealings with the league, problems with his friendships, and conflicts that come up in his job. Kevin takes part in the perpetual teasing that takes place in his friend group.
Kevin is cruel at times, often to characters like Andre and Rafi. However, he is also a loving husband and father. He sometimes keeps secrets from Jenny and his daughter Ellie. However, he ultimately looks out for their best interests and works to protect them when his plans go awry.
Peter "Pete" Eckhart
Many viewers call Pete in The League one of Mark Duplass' best roles. At the beginning of the series, it appears that he is presented as the protagonist. Pete is sarcastic but not as snarky as Ruxin. He has a generally positive attitude. However, he sometimes showcases unlikable behavior.
Jenny once calls Pete the "Patient Zero of distrust." He lies to his friends at times, often in the selfish pursuit of looking for loopholes that will help him win any given NFL season in his fantasy league. He creates the "Sacko," a prize to even further humiliate the last place player in the league, underscoring his maleficent qualities.
Dr. Andre Nowzick
Dr. Andre Nowzick, played by Paul Scheer, is one of the more pleasant men in The League. While his friends are almost constantly cynical, he often joins conversations with a smile and doesn't lead with insults. As such, he is frequently the punching bag of the group, and they gang up making fun of him.
However, it is hard to argue that Andre isn't the nicest guy in the league. He shows selfless behavior, like offering up his apartment for the draft. Sometimes, Andre is untrustworthy, like when he lies about not being a virgin in high school. However, viewers might say these moments of dishonesty are a result of his insecurity and are not malicious acts.
Taco MacArthur
Jon Lajoie plays Taco. He is perhaps the goofiest member of the main group in The League. He is presented as an underachiever who floats through life with luck as he comes up with various hair-brained get-rich-quick schemes. He sometimes shows unlikable behavior when his thoughtlessness harms others.
However, Taco is pleasant. He is positive and generally nice to others. He tries to be helpful to his friends, and sometimes his schemes are focused on giving back to his community. His air-headedness often gets in the way of any real help. However, his good intentions are hard to deny.
Jenny MacArthur
Katie Aselton's Jenny is Kevin's wife. She takes part in the constant teasing that occurs within the league. However, she isn't as malicious as some of her peers like Pete and Ruxin. She is one of the more likable characters in the group.
Jenny is often presented with a smile on her face. She sometimes lashes out. However, fans of the show might say it is most often in response to her husband Kevin's foolishness. She is a loving mother and perhaps makes her daughter more of a priority than Kevin does.
Sofia Ruxin
Nadine Velazquez plays Sofia Ruxin. She is Rodney's wife. She doesn't present the same sarcastic attitude as her husband. She is an attentive mother and is focused on the well-being of her family, despite Ruxin's incessant urge to prioritize the inner workings of the league.
Sofia rarely showcases unlikable behavior. Sometimes she is bossy and tries to dictate Ruxin's behavior. However, she rarely presents malicious behavior. She doesn't taunt others like Ruxin and his friends. She doesn't often perform maleficent actions.