Watching the antagonist lose is part of the cathartic experience of sitting through a good story.
Oftentimes, villains prevail through artifice, manipulation, and sheer force.
All the following villains share the same thing in common; they win in one way or another.
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The Cartels exercise immense power in Mexico through brutal tactics including mass murder, bribery, and political influence.
The series starsDiego LunaandMichael Pena.
At the end of the series, she manages to vanquish all opposition and solidify her position as POTUS.
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Homelander murders protesters and even uses his laser vision to bring down a plane at one point.
Walter White’s story is not without its tragedies.
Sure, he died, but that was going to happenanyway.
Ultimately, Walter went out on his own terms.
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Villain: V.M.
Season 3’s V.M.
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Varga, played by the impressiveDavid Thewlis, is one of the nastiest villains of the series.
He’s a sinister money launderer of presumably English origin and unfathomable wealth.
Despite his crimes, Varga is never formally brought to justice.
Whether he faces punishment at the end of the series is left to interpretation.
Crime is as natural a part of their lifestyle as marriage and raising a family.
He’s as ruthless as they come.
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Fans have long speculated thatPaulie may have even set up Tonyalong with Patsy.
Whether this is true remains a hotly debated topic.
Regardless, Paulie is unscathed at the end of the series.
Amused, and slightly curious, they entertain his offer.
Unfortunately for everyone involved, tragedy and chaos follow the Byrdes wherever they go.
The Byrde family is directly and indirectly responsible for countless deaths and tragedies.
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Marty kills Mason, a local pastor, but only after being responsible for his mental breakdown.
The Byrdes emerge unscathed time and time again.
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