While we all root for the heroes of Star Wars, we all really think the bad guys are cooler. Think about Vader’s scene in Rogue One. It’s a horrible massacre of men fighting for the good of the galaxy.
And we all loved it.
Before I list some of my favorite villains from the saga, let me reiterate the same rules from yesterday’s heroes piece. No characters introduced in The Force Awakens or The Last Jedi will be listed. (Update: Kylo Ren definitely seems evil. He will be on the list as soon as the sequel trilogy concludes). We don’t know their fate so they may not stay good.
Second, I only included any Star Wars I’ve seen or read. I have not read all of the EU nor have I read all of the new canons, so this list is not pretending to be definitive. Not in the slightest.
Also, this list is not in any type of order.
There are some that aren’t on this list that I’m going to get flack for. I don’t find Tarkin very interesting in the movies and in the animated series, but I like him more as a villain in Catalyst. (Update: Ok, Tarkin definitely belongs on the list and maybe near the top as far as evil goes. He blows up an entire planet, and there is no proof that the order comes from anyone else but him – at least in the movies). Also, for the love of all things Star Wars, I do not get the Boba Fett worship. There are a few others that I like but I don’t feel like we got enough of to put on a list (such as the Inquisitor).
So who are your favorite villains from Star Wars?
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