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Sep 4, 2019 · From serial killers to cylons, mobsters to murderous moms — we count down the top 40 greatest TV villains of all time.
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The King goes into damage-control mode and Daemon simply...
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Sep 15, 2024 · Lena Headey's portrayal of the cunning and ruthless Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones electrified audiences and made her one of the most iconic villains in television history. Her unapologetic pursuit of power and willingness to sacrifice everything for her family made her character both complex and deeply unsettling.
- Walter White — 'Breaking Bad' (2008 - 2013) Played by Bryan Cranston. He may not be the antagonist of Breaking Bad, but over the course of the story, Walter White sure does become its biggest and most intimidating villain, proving that protagonists can also be villains.
- Gus Fring — 'Breaking Bad' (2008 - 2013) and 'Better Call Saul' (2015 - 2022) Played by Giancarlo Esposito. There's a good reason why, over the course of the entire Breaking Bad universe (including also its spin-off Better Call Saul), Gustavo Fring was a constant presence of antagonism and power.
- J.R. Ewing — 'Dallas' (1978 - 1991) Played by Larry Hagman. Though the art of writing television villains has certainly been mastered in more recent times, there are plenty of old classics that put formidable villains under the spotlight.
- Logan Roy — 'Succession' (2018 - 2023) Played by Brian Cox. Pretty much none of the characters in Succession are particularly likable. A Shakespearean tale of corporate backstabbings and family feuds, the show is about the Roy dynasty, a family of jerks who control (and fight each other for) the biggest media and entertainment company in the world.
Jun 25, 2024 · Ben Linus (Michael Emerson) is one of the most fascinating Lost characters, a morally ambiguous man who was born on the Island and grew to be the leader of the Others. He delights in pitting ...
- Sylar from Heroes. The watchmaker-turned-supervillain is essentially a misunderstood soul who spirals after not getting what he wants most: love, recognition and a sense of belonging.
- Ramsay Bolton from Game of Thrones. He’s a sexual sadist who takes pleasure in murdering victims and keeping their skin as a trophy (*cringe*). But it’s the element of unpredictability that makes him so fascinating and difficult to read.
- Hannibal Lecter from Hannibal. Well-mannered, whip-smart, sophisticated and charming are just a few words that describe Dr. Hannibal Lecter. But quite frankly, he’s also the definition of evil.
- Brainiac from Smallville. Kryptonian artificial intelligence gone rogue is never a good sign. After getting corrupted by Zod, Brainiac comes to Earth, assumes a new identity and wreaks havoc on Clark's life.
Apr 11, 2013 · T-Bag, Prison Break. Image via Complex Original. Played By: Robert Knepper. Racist, rapist, pedophile: T-Bag is designed for you to hate him. Still, his casual charms and impressive...
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May 16, 2022 · But the ones that made the cut are the best of the worst. From "Dexter's" Trinity Killer to Moriarty from "Sherlock" and more, these are the best villains in TV history.
