13 Relatable TV Villains

Negan enjoys violence. Rick also does. Negan's leadership of the Saviors involved extreme acts, but he did what he thought he had to lead his people forward. Rick attacked Savior outposts before Negan hit Glenn with a baseball bat.

Negan is Rick's adversary; he is formidable, funny, and smart. Negan acts as the twisted jester of the zombie apocalypse. Negan also functions as an engaging, funny, and smart potential ally.TWD.portrays moral ambiguity at its best.

Everyone knows the biblical story of Lucifer, the archangel cast out for disliking his father’s creation or worldview. In early seasons,Supernatural.The Winchester brothers fought foes from Heaven and Hell. This made biblical labels about good and evil less important.

Lucifer preached his role as a misunderstood outcast and victim of an uncaring father multiple times. Mark Pellegrino’s emotional yet irreverent portrayal made him entertaining until his death. RecentSupernatural.Storylines in Supernatural could show Lucifer was right all along. He is the most relatable antagonist in the Supernatural universe.Supernatural.This is the Supernatural universe.

Though we like Michael Scott belittling Dunder Mifflin's HR rep, Toby's life is bad. He might stop Michael’s bad jokes, but Toby still treats Michael like an adult and seems genuinely nice. Toby gets picked last for teams, never gets invited to parties, and fails at dating apps. His life is alwaysOffice.A fan's worst nightmare: working at Dunder Mifflin without adding anything meaningful. His pathetic nature makes him relatable.

For anyone bullied or having a bad day or year, Toby makes you feel better about your life by showing the unhappiness in his.

When Boyd Crowder is introduced inJustified.His pilot, "Fire in the Hole," portrays him as a white supremacist or someone willing to play that role for money, power, and influence. Initially, Crowder is not relatable. However, his chemistry with US Marshal Raylan Givens and the history of Harlan County, KY, show Crowder is shaped by his surroundings.

After being shot, Crowder seeks religion for redemption. But his world's harshness pushes him back to crime. Walton Goggins's acting shows Crowder uses his charm and mind to survive by being an outlaw, similar to his best friend, just on different sides of the law.

Al Swearengen, the Gem Saloon's owner, appears most amoral in Deadwood camp. Al Swearengen stands opposite Montana marshal Seth Bullock, the show's main character. Swearengen acts as the series' villain, being abusive, greedy, manipulative, and willing to kill for gain. As the show progressed, Swearengen became more of a protagonist, driven by an unbreakable code of honor and morality. He protects the weak and genuinely cares for the camp's people, in his own way.

Ian McShane played Al Swearengen perfectly. He remains one of the best actors on screen. Swearengen shows that people hold many sides.

Tywin Lannister shows the most self-awareness in Westeros. Cold, calculated, pragmatic, and effective, Tywin is the type of person needed to survive the Seven Kingdoms. Tywin embodies a viewer who feels disillusioned but must win the Game of Thrones.Game of ThronesRespect the man. He acts as he must. Though ruthless, his cruelty always serves a purpose.

Ben Linus, the soft-spoken, shy leader of the Others and island resident, acts from his insecurities. His abusive father shaped him. Linus arrived on the island by chance, not choice. He then seeks extreme measures to protect the island, his only known home. Linus believes he is special, which gives him the confidence for bad choices. Under the guise of Henry Gale, he seems innocent.

Ben Linus, the soft-spoken, shy leader of the Others and island resident, feels deep insecurities. His abusive father shaped Linus; Linus arrived on the island by chance, not choice. Linus goes to extremes to guard the island, his only known home. Linus thinks he is special, which fuels bad choices. Under the name Henry Gale, he appears innocent.

Linus started in a three-episode arc. Michael Emerson's performance made Linus evolve from a character into a series regular, a villain, and eventually, a potential hero.

Chuck McGill respects the law; his brother Jimmy McGill (Saul) does not. When Jimmy faces serious legal trouble, Chuck releases him from jail if Jimmy quits conning and works in the mailroom at Chuck’s firm. Chuck did not expect Jimmy’s drive to become legitimate. Jimmy takes night classes at the American Samoa Law School and passes the bar. Chuck still sees Jimmy as bad and forbids him from working at the firm, expecting Jimmy to break laws to win cases.

Though we support Saul/Jimmy, we get Chuck because his parents gave Jimmy undeserved affection. We also feel the bad feeling about who Jimmy will become: Saul Goodman.

Honestly, relating to anyone is hard in SuccessionExcept for cousin Greg, the world the Roy family runs remains hidden. Roman Roy shows the most relatable Roy, fully immersed in his awful nature. He acts as funny and dramatic as the show. Roman, a spoiled "visionary," knows his family's nastiness and uses wit to state what everyone thinks in nearly every scene.

Roman Roy acts beyond "normal" unlike his siblings. Roman offers a child bystander a million dollars for a home run in the family baseball game, then tears the check up when the child fails. Roman is heartless because he chooses to be, yet he knows his flaws. He becomes relatable by using humor to mask his terrible situation.

As Rick Sanchez's son-in-law and Morty Smith's father, Jerry's relationship with the characters ofRick and Mortydeeply affects the show’s story. Jerry’s marriage to Rick’s daughter, Beth, struggles. Jerry often faces Rick in the family dynamic.

Rick shows no respect for Jerry, seeing him as a simple man with limited intelligence. Still, Jerry tries to do what is best for his family. This redeeming trait makes him relatable to the uncool, burdened loser in all of us.

Pete Campbell is not as cool or powerful as Don Draper. Pete just tries to play the game and succeed. His feeling of not being satisfied and unappreciated drives almost everything he does. Pete seems sunny and optimistic, but inside, he feels sad, insecure, and desperately seeks approval from family and peers.

Campbell feels insecure about existing and wants to make a mark on the world. He is a failed version of Draper, showing Draper's worst traits.Mad MenMatthew Weiner, the creator, once said, “we all want to be Don, but actually, we are all Pete.”

Newman is the main enemy ofSeinfeldHe is friends with Kramer but clashes with his other neighbor, Jerry Seinfeld.

This guy is "pure evil," yet he is friends with Kramer. Who does not want to be friends with Kramer?

Hugo Habercore, the health inspector trying to shut down Bob’s Burgers, is not liked. His attempts to close Bob’s burger joint look petty, a desperate plea for ex-girlfriend Linda to return. Hugo takes his job seriously, though; it is all he has... besides Ron.

He protects Garden State consumers from bad food. Doing this job is important.