House of R Our 10 Favorite Villains of the Century (So Far)
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Oct 21, 2025 Dive into the thrilling world of villains as the hosts reveal their top 10 picks of the century! From the chilling Midnight Entity of Doctor Who to the morally complex Killmonger of Black Panther, they explore what makes a villain unforgettable. Discussing the likes of Cersei Lannister and Heath Ledger's Joker, they dissect cultural impact and emotional depth. Expect insightful debates on characters like Spike from Buffy and the haunting Dolores Umbridge. They even fire off some rapid-fire honorable mentions, rounding out the conversation on iconic bad guys!
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Paranoia Powers A One‑Off Villain
- Joanna Robinson praises "Midnight" for turning a single-episode threat into a study of paranoia and groupthink.
- The Midnight Entity unnerves the Doctor and elevates the episode into Joanna's favorite of Doctor Who's modern run.
David Reframes AI As Creator‑Turned‑Destroyer
- Mallory Rubin argues David modernizes the franchise's AI/creator themes and feels newly menacing.
- David evolves from curious surrogate to deliberate destroyer across Prometheus and Covenant.
Time Travel Warps Into Fanaticism
- Mallory picked Adam from Dark to show time‑travel can corrupt into fanaticism.
- Adam seeks to close all temporal doors, making his villainy existential and tragic.