Batman: Every Live-Action Riddler Ranked Worst To Best

5. John Astin - Batman (1967)

This entry should start by stating that John Astin is an excellent actor, famed for being the first person to play Gomez Adams in The Adams Family. The man is a legend, but his time in Gotham City is far less iconic than his turn as the head of that Gothic household; in fact, many people forget it even happened.

During the original Batman TV series, Astin was brought in for two episodes to replace Frank Gorshin (a name you'll need to remember). Accounts differ as to why this happened in the first place, with the most popular theory stating that there was a dispute after Gorshin requested a pay rise.

Regardless of why it happened, it's easy to see this version of The Riddler as the weakest. The iteration lasted only two episodes, and while Astin brought a suitable wackiness to the role, it was hard to shake off the legacy of Gorshin. Overall, it seemed like Astin was delivering on a lacklustre impression, leading to the character falling flat.

It was a tough job, and sadly, Astin didn't quite solve this riddle.