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The Mary Sue is a term used to describe a character, usually female, who is considered overly perfect, lacking in flaws, and unrealistic in their abilities or actions. The term originated from a parody character in a 1973 fan fiction story and has since been used to critique characters in literature, film, and other media. The Mary Sue is often seen as a form of wish-fulfillment for the author or a shallow, poorly developed character. The term has also been expanded to criticize the portrayal of idealized and unrealistic female characters in popular culture. Overall, The Mary Sue is used to highlight the lack of depth and complexity in certain characters, particularly female ones, and to call attention to the need for more realistic and relatable portrayals in fiction.