A lead character is just as strong as his villain. Afterall, the life of the lead character depends on the moves of the villain.

The most powerful villain, on the other hand, is the one that stays a step ahead of the lead character and figures out a way to be strong on aspects the lead character is weak at.

Below are some of the most powerful villains.

10. Jeremy Wendell

TV Show: Dallas

Played by: William Smithers

Best Quality: One of those guys that were born to be hated. In fact, even outside of Dallas, he exudes an air of arrogance that makes you want to hate him.

9. The Riddler

TV Show: Batman and Robin

Played by: Frank Gorshin

Best Quality: Don’t you just hate it if someone can’t get straight to the point? I mean, come on. If you want to kill me, the least you can do is tell me straight.

9. Murdoc

TV Show: McGyver

Played by: Michael Des Barres

Best Quality: What he lacks in ingenuity, he makes up with determination.

8. Sylar

TV Show: Heroes

Played by: Gabriel Gray

Best Quality: He eats brains.

7. Damon Salvatore

TV Show: Vampire Diaries

Played by: Ian Somerhalder

Best Quality: He can create and control fog, crow, and controls minds and change memories. AND he is hot.

6. Annie Douglas

TV Show: Sunset Beach

Played by: Sarah Buxton

Best Quality: Twisted ability to execute twisted scientific experiments like implanting someone with a sperm cell without the girl knowing it.

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