I don't like clichés, and I don't like villains. That's why there aren't many villains in my stories, or I shift the focus. Because of this, my character Watson, who starts out as a sweet but stubborn guy, eventually becomes a broken artificial intelligence and a "villain," and then a hero who pretends to be evil. So, are villains better or not?
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Eva Akiana I don’t think it’s about villains being better or not it’s more about how we define them.
What you’re describing with Watson sounds interesting because it moves away from the traditional “villain” and leans more into transformation. Characters who shift between roles hero, antagonist, something in between tend to feel more real and unpredictable.
Personally, I’m drawn to stories where conflict comes from perspective rather than labels. When a character believes they’re doing the right thing, even if it causes harm, it often creates a much deeper connection with the audience than a conventional villain.