(Don’t judge me… okay, maybe a little)
Let me preface this by saying: I’m not a villain. I don’t root for chaos, I recycle, and I return my shopping cart like a decent human being. But sometimes — just sometimes — a movie or show drops a villain who makes you pause mid-popcorn and go, “Wait… they kinda have a point.”
And that’s dangerous. Because next thing you know, you’re 45 minutes in, nodding at the evil monologue like you’re in a TED Talk. So here they are — the top 5 villains I weirdly agreed with, even if I probably shouldn’t have.
1. Killmonger – Black Panther (2018)
Motive: Dismantle systemic oppression by force
Why I agreed: Okay look, Killmonger was out here dropping truth bombs. “Y’all had all this tech and chose to hide?” Valid question. His methods? Wild. His message? Extremely real.
He was the perfect “I understand but also please don’t burn the world down” kind of villain. I didn’t want him to win, but I did want T’Challa to take a few notes.
2. Magneto – X-Men franchise
Motive: Mutant domination to avoid persecution
Why I agreed: Charles Xavier wanted peace. Magneto wanted to survive. And honestly, after seeing how the world treated mutants? I get why he was over it. Dude’s basically the Malcolm X of the Marvel universe — radical, flawed, and deeply shaped by trauma.
I wouldn’t follow him into battle, but I’d definitely subscribe to his podcast.
3. Miranda Priestly – The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Motive: Ruthless perfectionism and control
Why I agreed: Was she terrifying? Yes. Would I cry if she looked at me sideways? Absolutely. But Miranda didn’t get where she was by playing nice, and in a world that demands women be likable and competent and flawless 24/7? She was just playing the game better than anyone else.
Also… that cerulean sweater speech? Iconic. Cultural reset. That’s why she’s among the villains I agreed with.
4. Thanos – Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Motive: Eliminate half of all life to save resources
Why I (very hesitantly) agreed: I swear I’m not a sociopath, but hear me out — the man saw a universal problem and came up with a solution. A terrible, genocide-y solution, yes. But unlike most villains, he wasn’t in it for power. He actually believed he was helping.
And honestly, I’ve sat through enough climate change reports to understand why someone might snap. Still… maybe just advocate for recycling, buddy?
5. Sharpay Evans – High School Musical (2006)
Motive: Wanting the lead role she trained her whole life for
Why I agreed: This one still stings. Sharpay was ambitious, talented, and actually cared about the theater department. Meanwhile, Troy and Gabriella were just out here casually walking in and getting the lead roles like they ordered them off DoorDash?
Justice for Sharpay. She wasn’t the villain. She was just written by people who feared confident women in pink.
Final Thoughts
That’s all about Villains I Agreed With. Do I condone evil? No. Do I think every villain is secretly a philosopher in disguise? Also no. But I do love when a character forces me to question who the real bad guy is. That moral grey zone? That’s where the good storytelling lives.
So if you ever catch me side-eyeing the hero and lowkey rooting for the bad guy… just know it’s all in the name of character depth. Probably.
Let me know — who’s a villain you secretly (or not so secretly) agreed with? No judgment. This is a safe space.
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