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Top 10 Greatest TV Villains of All Time
The greatest villains on television don't just oppose the hero — they become the story. These ten characters redefined what evil looks like on screen, combining menace, intelligence, and chilling humanity into performances that outlast the shows themselves. Whether they cook meth, poison kings, or simply refuse to apologise for who they are, each one left an indelible mark on the history of television.
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