Following my previous post, I was immediately inspired to go ahead and showcase another ten of my least favorite villains. The biggest reason for why is because I enjoyed creating the last one so much that I couldn’t resist doing it again, and it felt good to get it out of my system as well.

The main difference this listing will have from the last one is that there’ll be more live-action villains featured, mainly to give greater diversification among others.

Take a look:

(Warning: Some of these explanations may be a little rant-filled and longer than others.)

Explanation: Compared to other versions of this legendary DC supervillain, the Joker of this Batman film from 2017 is neither funny, intimidating, diabolical or compelling. Also, his intentions to get Batman to classify him as “His Greatest Foe” did nothing but open up a creepy homosexual subtext, which only made the film itself all-the-more uncomfortable to sit through.

Explanation: Of all the villains featured in the Transformers movie directed by Michael Bay, Quintessa was quite honestly the least impressive. Her motivations are idiotic, she’s mind-bogglingly one-dimensional, and the subplot featuring her corrupting Optimus Prime hardly ever got off the ground. 

Explanation: With the exception of Zaheer and his comrades, most of the villains featured in “The Legend of Korra” were hardly what I’d call impressive. But, if I were to choose which was the very worst of them, Kuvira is quite honestly my top choice. She has no character development, no personality, and her motivations merely translate her as a typical power-hungry individual bent on world domination. Everything about Kuvira overall literally screams poorly-characterized rogue.

Explanation: While it was interesting to see the 2019 film draw parallels between Aladdin and Jafar, especially to where they’re basically polar opposites of each other, there were too many things about this version of Jafar that I found to be lacking. Compared to the animated version of Jafar played by Jonathan Freeman, the live-action version doesn’t have enough of a strong, intimidating, or commanding presence, which made it hard to take him seriously. The only theory I have regarding these shortcomings is that they were caused by the filmmakers’ decision to make the live-action version of Jafar younger than his animated counterpart instead of much older than both Aladdin & Jasmine.

Explanation: Around the time I first saw the first Star Trek film, I discovered straight away that V’Ger was perhaps the worst villain in the franchise’s history. Or one of the worst, at least. Villains that are also machines weren’t uncommon in the series, but even on that ground, V’Ger was hardly what I’d call compelling. The worst part is that not only was V’Ger’s quest to “Find its Creator” ridiculous, the way the whole thing came across openly felt like it was Gene Roddenberry’s way of mocking humanity’s need for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Explanation: All throughout the majority of G5’s run, I’ve often noted that the creative teams were constantly trying to size Opaline up as an openly serious threat. Especially by painting her as the very reason the Unity Crystals were made, and as a villain that managed to give the likes of Twilight Sparkle a run for her money. And, if the G5 comics really are canon, Opaline is also supposed to be the one who caused the three pony tribes to split up.

But, you know what?

The only thing I’ve seen out of Opaline is a pathetic joke, as well as an infuriating villain-wannabe. She’s neither as smart as the G5 entertainment media or fans make her out to be, and she certainly never became more compelling and threatening as both of G5’s televised series progressed. Not to mention her character development is lacking, and she represents every reason for why I was glad “Grogar” turned out to be Discord disguised as him in “The Ending of the End”.

Explanation: Similar to Pristine Figg, Dr. Applecheek is an openly bland and irritable antagonist. His motivations also make him come across as two-dimensional at the most, and his villain song certainly didn’t do him any favors. And just like Figg, he’d form expressions that are creepy & cringy in a way that’s not only ugly, but severely over-the-top & terrible.

Explanation: Based on what I’ve gathered regarding “Kung Fu Panda 4”, most people seem to classify the Chameleon as the worst villain in the KFP franchise. In my opinion, though, that credit strongly goes to Fenghuang from “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness”.

As a whole, Fenghuang is incredibly irritating, unbright, and far from interesting. Also, whereas the film villains are shown to be on the paths of darkness out of wanting to accomplish something based on having their own ideas of how to do so, Fenghuang is only evil simply because of how powerful and skilled she is compared to others. The revelation in question makes her overall characterization and motivations all-the-more headache-inducing.

Explanation: Despite having appeared in one episode thus far, Zusk proved himself to be another Hacker competitor who’s openly infuriating and lacks compelling characterization. Just like Ledge, his motivations are also idiosyncratic, and whenever he’d say anything, I’d find myself wanting to kick him in the gut just to shut him up! 

Explanation: Aside from being the main villain of perhaps the worst film based on a Bible story I’ve ever seen, Tubal-Cain is everything short of forgettable. He has no personality, zero character development, and less-than-compelling motivations. Every attempt to also make him an alternate counterpart to Noah himself generally fell flat, if I may add.

Dishonorable Mentions: Posey Bloom, the Straycatchers, Harley Quinn (The LEGO Batman Movie)

Explanation: Just like in the last listing, these characters are featured as dishonorable mentions thanks to their direct connections to the characters I listed in this one.

However, while Posey Bloom didn’t have any kind of relationship with Opaline, she’s largely featured as a dishonorable mention thanks to her recurring presence throughout both Make Your Mark and Tell Your Tale. Not to mention she’s one-dimensional, irritable, and unlikable despite her “reformation” in Make Your Mark’s first episode. Turning her into a Tell Your Tale punching bag certainly wasn’t good enough to quell my hatred for Posey, that’s for sure.

Many man has no idea that the Joker was one of the most faithful to the comics, barring the need for gore and death.

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Also, his intentions to get Batman to classify him as “His Greatest Foe” did nothing but open up a creepy homosexual subtext, which only made the film itself all-the-more uncomfortable to sit through.

Dude, IT'S A JOKE.

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I’m sorry, but that certainly wasn’t how it came across to me. If it really was supposed to be a joke, then it was a terrible one.
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And how in the world was the LEGO version of Joker listed in this thread faithful to the comics?

Because that’s the jokers personality, down to loving Batman. Jokes and being funny/a clown. Literally the only thing the Lego jokes doesn’t do is kill/torture and the lack of gore.

There’s more too it as well but that’s a major portion of it.

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You really don’t get why I dislike this version of the Joker compared to other versions of the character, do you?

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Sounds to me you just want gore and violence, rather than liking the actual character.

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No, it’s completely far from that.

In the end, I just think the Joker of “The LEGO Batman Movie” from 2017 wasn’t particularly compelling, that’s all. I mean, surely I’m not the only one who was annoyed by this version, right?

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Only one? Unlikely. Small minority? Yes, because it did damn good honor to the comics.

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And to that I say, I disagree. I don’t think the 2017 LEGO Joker honored his comic portrayals in the slightest.

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And that’s why you are in the minority. Everything he did was based on the comics only avoiding true violence. To say otherwise simply means you did and do not k ow the joker from the comics at all.

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I know a friend on here who’d pretty much disagree with you on all those fronts.

Frankly, my issue isn’t the 2017 version of the Joker not committing violence. The problem is that he’s openly cringeworthy and bland compared to other versions of the character, and he frequently comes across as a pathetic villain-wannabe more than anything else.

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Yeah, that’s how joker was in the comics. Constantly joking and seemingly not taking anything serious. Obsessed with Batman to the degree of toxic near love, and never truly seeming like an actual villain until he want you too see him that way.

Sounds like you guys got hooked on the new joker from the dark knight and other similar but very new “darker” series.

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Let me ask you this:

Prior to the various Batman media made starting with the first one by Tim Burton, didn’t the comics frequently portray Joker as a competent & compelling villain who basically relishes in causing chaos based on his own twisted sense of humor? And didn’t they portray that, while having a hatred for him, the Joker obsesses over Batman because he enjoys getting under his skin & takes pleasure in having a foe who could best him in battle?

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Also I did a comic review called Batman: Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, where the Joker also has a good plotline and personality. Plus the comic itself is one of the most popular Batman comics.
In summary, there are two arcs in the comics:
The first one is Batman going to Arkham Asylum after finding out that the prisoners have escaped
And the 2nd one is exploring the origins of Arkham Asylum itself, and who's the original owner.

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Doing those actions while still playing up the clown motif. He acted like he never took anything seriously, which you seem to be forgetting.

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*sighs with aggravation*

Look, all I’m trying to say in the long run is that the Joker of “The LEGO Batman Movie” from 2017 was one of my least favorite villains. And, quite honestly, he’s the least impressive and fun version of the character in general.

What’s wrong with that?!

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Very different from what you were actually saying, but sure, not liking him is your right.

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Disagree with your picks for #1 and #3, but completely agree with the rest.