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Villains Who Stole the Show: TV Antagonists You Rooted For

In television, heroes are supposed to earn our loyalty, but sometimes it’s the villains who win our hearts.

Walter White in Breaking Bad / IMDb
© IMDbWalter White in Breaking Bad / IMDb

They weren’t wearing capes or saving the day, in fact, they were usually the ones making life miserable for everyone else. But somehow, they made it work. Whether through charm, wit, sheer unpredictability, or an oddly relatable moral code, these TV antagonists flipped the script.

Tony Soprano

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The central character of “The Sopranos,” Tony Soprano is a mob boss dealing with the challenges of both organized crime and family life.

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Walter White

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Walter White is a high school chemistry teacher who turned methamphetamine manufacturer, descending into a world of crime and ruthlessness in the TV series “Breaking Bad”.

Frank Underwood

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Frank Underwood is a manipulative and power-hungry politician in “House of Cards,” known for his Machiavellian schemes and ruthless pursuit of political success.

Patty Hewes

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Patty Hewes is a brilliant and ruthless lawyer in “Damages,” known for her cutthroat tactics and relentless pursuit of success.

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Tywin Lannister

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Obsessed with his family legacy, Tywin Lannister will marry off, hurt, and use his own children to accomplish his egotistical goal of having his family name rule over the seven kingdoms

Carolina is a bilingual entertainment and sports writer fluent in English and Spanish. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales (UCES) in Buenos Aires and has a solid background in media and public affairs. In 2020, she won first place in journalistic feature writing at the EXPOCOM-FADECCOS competition, which brings together student work from universities across Argentina. She also completed a year-and-a-half internship in the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Argentina, where she worked closely with journalists and media operations. Carolina specializes in entertainment writing, with a focus on celebrity news, as well as romantic and drama films.

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