And finally, they have to possess a certain sense of style.
Second, they need some kind of gimmick, whether it’s a distinctive gadget or memorable physical skill or ailment. Much like one of our super spy’s trademark cocktails, the best villains to grace the James Bond franchise are characterized by several key ingredients.įirst, a great Bond antagonist needs a grand and devious scheme – although these can occasionally go awry, making absolutely no sense whatsoever. That said, not all baddies are created equal, and some of Bond’s enemies rate more highly than others in the eyes of fans. Some wanted to rule the world, others wanted to take revenge, and more than a few just wanted to get very, very rich – regardless, they each proved a bit of a headache for MI6’s finest operative.
