can someone tell me what the definition of deadwood is pls?


I ask be use a few times today i have seen characters described as deadwood because the poster does not like either the character or actor/actress

The ill-fated spin off of Torchwood.

Is that something to do with dr who? lost on me if it is

Basically it's a character that adds virtually nothing to the show, and without them the show could carry on easily.

Something being carried along without offering anything