The Most Universally Despised TV Characters of All Time

Joffrey Baratheon – Game of Thrones

Although Game of Thrones is known for the questionable morality of its characters, Joffrey Baratheon (well, Lannister) was a sadistic little sociopath with enough pent-up rage to fuel a mid-size sedan. His parents may be to blame for his behavior, but Joffrey’s demise was still undeniably satisfying to observe. No other character in the history of television was quite so punchable.

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