Iconic Crime Series with the Best Villains and Antagonists

Features Jim Moriarty, a genius and cold-hearted psychopath who consistently outsmarts Sherlock Holmes.

Features a variety of dark villains, including George Foyet and Jeffrey Charles.

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Villanelle is a complex and charismatic assassin with a dark sense of humor.

Vecna is a powerful and malevolent force controlling the Upside Down.

Homelander is a narcissistic superhero with godlike powers, who abuses his abilities for personal gain.

Red John is a prolific serial killer with a fragile ego, who taunts Patrick Jane throughout the series.

Gus Fring is a ruthless and calculating drug kingpin with a calm demeanor.

The Trinity Killer, Arthur Mitchell, leads a double life as a serial killer and a respected community member.

Jeremiah Valeska becomes increasingly unhinged after exposure to a laughing toxin, making him a formidable foe.

The Cigarette Smoking Man is a mysterious figure involved in numerous conspiracies.