In every piece of media, there's a bad guy in some shape. In the really good ones, the bad guy is almost a good guy, except for one fatal flaw. That fatal flaw is what makes them a total bastard, and really prevents you from liking them.
Naturally, we all have our definitions of what we see as flaws, and so, I'd like to hear your favourite villains, and the one thing that made you hate them.
I'll start with a couple - The Lion King's Scar is charismatic, cunning and ambitious. A thoroughly likeable character, even if just for his voice actor. But the one inexcusable fault - he's a filthy coward. During 'Be Prepared', we get to see how determined and powerful Scar can be, but when confronted by Simba, he immediately throws his hyenas under the bus and begs for mercy, seizing the opportunity for a surprise attack when Simba's back is turned.
And, another, more recent one. (Batman: Arkham City minor spoilers)
Naturally, we all have our definitions of what we see as flaws, and so, I'd like to hear your favourite villains, and the one thing that made you hate them.
I'll start with a couple - The Lion King's Scar is charismatic, cunning and ambitious. A thoroughly likeable character, even if just for his voice actor. But the one inexcusable fault - he's a filthy coward. During 'Be Prepared', we get to see how determined and powerful Scar can be, but when confronted by Simba, he immediately throws his hyenas under the bus and begs for mercy, seizing the opportunity for a surprise attack when Simba's back is turned.
And, another, more recent one. (Batman: Arkham City minor spoilers)
The Joker. So he's a psychopath with a killer sense of humour. He's brilliant, he's ruthless, and he's more taxing on the brain cells than the Riddler. But my one problem with him? Sexually exploiting Harley. Not sure why I prioritise the exploitation of a crazy clown lady over the murder of a hundred innocents, but my brain works in funny ways. I won't say it 'ruined his character', because it's part of his character, and really, you can't just deny faults in a character because you don't like them. That's not how the world works.
