25 Most Dreadfully Entertaining Villains of All Time

Who's the best villain you've watched in a movie or television series? After polling the internet, these are the top-ranked twenty-five villains of all time.

1. Ian McShane as Al Swearengen in Deadwood

One person suggested, “Al Swearengen from Deadwood, played by Ian McShane. It's the story of a villain defending his village. He's so good that the entire series pivoted to being about him.” “He's a bad guy you'd want on your side, that's for sure. My favorite TV character,” a second confessed.

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