10 Best TV Villains Of The 2000s
The baddest of the bads since the turn of the millennium.
There are many things that can make a TV show a hit. Productions, filming, the soundtrack, and the casting are only some of the points that can make or break a new series. The main and supporting characters, of course, play a huge part on whether or not their show will become the next of Game of Thrones, reaching global success, or if it will become like Fields of Blue, in which dreams go to die and somewhat respected actresses fail miserably.
While the main characters are what most people will rave about, be it Rick Grimes, Dexter, or Khaleesi, what many don’t realize is that without a strong, respectable adversary these characters would just be walking around succeeding all of the time, adding zero suspense, intensity, or depth to the show.
A good villain can truly make a show shine, by bringing out the vulnerability of the main characters we love, and challenging them to rise above and beyond to overcome the obstacles they are facing. They often bring the darkness and evil found in the real world, and create story arcs that keep up on the edge of our seats during each episode. Weak villains are pushed aside like they were nothing, but an enemy that can bring out the strength and will of the protagonist while making the viewers hate him or her, is a villain worth the title.
Here's the 10 absolute worst since the turn of the milenium...
10. Lorne Malvo - Fargo
Played by Billy Bob Thornton, Lorne Malvo was the cunning, heartless hit man in the first, incredibly successful season of Fargo. Malvo was a highly skilled killer and very intelligent, constantly outsmarting the cops, and staying one step ahead of anyone who was out to stop him.
The most terrifying part of Malvo's personality however, was the apparent pleasure he took in manipulating people and bringing out their darkest side, as he did with the show's protagonist, Lester Nygaard.
Malvo murdered around 20 people throughout the season. He also kidnapped blackmailed, and threatened anyone who crossed his path. Billy Bob Thornton, with his well-known scary, intimidating aura, fit right into the role of Malvo, and brought out the character's collected insanity perfectly.