Based on long-standing community consensus and retrospective analysis from fans and critics alike, here are five heroes often met with fan frustration and five villains who won hearts. 5 Heroes Fans Love to Hate
: Though primarily an Angel character, Connor’s cross-over legacy is one of near-universal fan frustration. As the surly, easily manipulated teenage son of Angel and Darla, his actions—including trapping his father in a crate at the bottom of the ocean—made him a difficult hero to root for. 5 Villains Fans Can’t Help But Love 5 Villains Fans Can’t Help But Love In
In the decades since Buffy the Vampire Slayer first aired, its legacy has been defined as much by its beloved icons as by the characters fans love to hate—and the villains they can’t help but adore. While the "Scooby Gang" fought for humanity, internal dynamics and moral complexities often blurred the lines between hero and monster. 5 Villains Fans Can’t Help But Love In