Finnick Odair was a force to be reckoned with in The Hunger Games series. Portrayed by Sam Claflin in the film series, the victor of the 65th Hunger Games was a valuable ally to both Katniss during her second run in the Games, and to District 13 during the rebellion against The Capitol. During both Catching Fire and Mockingjay, Finnick was able to use his charming personality and fighting skills to win over allies and defeat his enemies. These qualities are what helped Finnick become a Hunger Games champion and a Capitol favorite, a reputation he would carry with him until he joined District 13.
Finnick was reaped for the 65th Hunger Games at the age of 14. As a Career Tribute from District 4, he was already very well trained in the art of fighting and survival and was favored to win by many in The Capitol. Thanks to his physical attributes and skills within the arena, Finnick was able to secure alliances, gather resources and gain many sponsors that helped him during the Games.
One of those rewards was a trident, which Katniss described as one of the most expensive gifts ever given to a tribute. Since District 4 specialized in fishing, Finnick was naturally skilled with a trident. Combined with his expert knot-tying abilities, another trait unique to District 4, Finnick was able to trap his enemies in hand-woven nets made from vines before stabbing them with his trident.
All of these attributes helped Finnick become the youngest victor in Hunger Games history. After his win, Finnick became a mentor to other District 4 tributes and maintained a close relationship with The Capitol, where he would gain a reputation for having multiple sexual partners. Finnick became particularly close with two District 4 victors: 11th Hunger Games winner Mags Flanagan, who served as his mentor and fought alongside him in Catching Fire, and 70th Hunger Games winner Annie Cresta, who Finnick mentored during her run and later fell in love with.
Despite falling in love with Annie, however, Finnick still had a reputation for sleeping with many Capitol women. But all that changed during the events of Mockingjay when he revealed that his lifestyle was forced upon him by President Snow. After winning the games, Snow forced Finnick into prostitution and sold his body to Capitol residents to gain their trust. Finnick only agreed to take part because Snow threatened to torture his loved ones.
Even though he bedded several women throughout his time as a victor, Finnick's love for Annie remained true. He would go on to fight alongside Katniss and her allies in order to save his love from The Capitol after she was captured and used as a weapon against him. After saving her, the couple would marry in District 13, but Finnick would later die on the final mission to kill President Snow.
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