19 Villains across movies and TV shows, who were forced to choose the wrong path

Modified Jan 17, 2025 10:46 ET

HaHayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode II- Attack on The Clones | Image via 20th Century Studios

6) Severus Snape ( Harry Potter)

Alan Rickman in Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone | Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

Severus Snape's transformation holds its roots in both a terribly sad childhood and an unrequited love for Lily Evans Potter. Snape was bullied and ostracized by his peers, which made him a bitter recluse. His subsequent work with the Death Eaters and unrelenting love for Lily created a complex stew of motivations, driving him along the excruciatingly thin line between villainy and redemption.