No TV show is complete without its evil villains. They’re meant to make the beloved protagonists’ lives difficult, if not a living hell.
Just like movie villains, television antagonists have made their own mark with their ruthlessness, cunning, and wicked deeds.
Often disguised by a charismatic or magnetic personality, they challenge the lead characters with their malicious schemes and complete lack of empathy.
So, from Breaking Bad’s Gus Fring to Game of Thrones’ Cersei Lannister, here are the most despised TV villains everyone loves to hate.
Joffrey Baratheon – Game of Thrones
One of the most hated TV characters, Joffrey Baratheon (Jack Gleeson), can make anyone’s blood boil with just a smirk.
He isn’t just a cruel and sadistic king; his tyranny and brutality toward both allies and enemies alike make him a true symbol of evil.
With his unpredictable temper and wicked plans, many viewers eagerly awaited his downfall—and they finally got it when he met his death by poison, with countless fans celebrating as he struggled to breathe before ultimately dying.
Negan – The Walking Dead
You may have fallen for Negan’s (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) undeniable charm, but his ruthless brutality and sadistic nature make him one of the most hated characters in The Walking Dead.
As the charismatic leader of the Saviors, he rules through a system of extortion and fear, physically and psychologically torturing people.
But if there’s one act that made him truly despised, it’s his brutal killing of Glenn (Steven Yeun) with his infamous weapon—Lucille, the barbed-wire baseball bat.
Gustavo “Gus” Fring – Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito portrayed Gustavo “Gus” Fring on Breaking Bad so effectively that audiences couldn’t help but love the actor while hating the character.
Behind the façade of a polite businessman and owner of Los Pollos Hermanos lies a ruthless drug lord who uses his restaurant to conceal his vast narcotics empire.
Sure, he appears to be a model citizen and philanthropist, but it’s all a front for his psychotic tendencies—a cold, calculating monster capable of killing even his closest allies if they stand in his way.
Cersei Lannister – Game of Thrones
To say Cersei Lannister (Lena Headey) is a master manipulator is probably an understatement. Driven by her relentless pursuit of political power and dominance, her unapologetic ruthlessness makes her cold, cruel, and emotionally abusive.
She doesn’t just eliminate her rivals with ease; she also holds blatant disdain for those she deems beneath her, prioritizing her status as both Queen and Lannister above all else.
With all these traits, it’s no surprise that Cersei is widely disliked by fans.
Homelander – The Boys
Can we all agree that Homelander (Anthony Starr) is the ultimate pretender? This narcissistic, sociopathic, and cruel villain abuses his power and commits heinous crimes all while pretending to be a hero.
In fact, he serves as a direct parody of the traditional Superman archetype, abandoning a plane full of people and exploiting tragedy for his own gain.
While some may find him fascinating, many hate him because his actions are clearly wrong and offensive.
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