17 TV Shows where the villain is as amazing as the hero

Modified Feb 08, 2025 03:38 ET

10. Sherlock (Jim Moriarty)

Andrew Scott as Jim Moriarty | Image via BBC Studios

Crime master Jim Moriarty (played by Andrew Scott) serves as the main antagonist to Sherlock Holmes through his lethal gameplay approach. During "The Reichenbach Fall," Moriarty executes his plan to damage Sherlock by triggering two fighting men on the rooftop. Moriarty poses a dangerous threat because both his intellectual brilliance and uncontrollable behavior make him dangerous. The thrill increases in correlation with the way Sherlock interacts with Moriarty during the series. Moriarty's intellectual brilliance and erratic nature make him a perfect match for Sherlock's deductive prowess.