The Most Universally Despised TV Characters of All Time

Bill Compton – True Blood

Most villains are meant to have few compensatory qualities, but Bill Compton somehow evaded appealing to audiences entirely. Why was Sookie in love with him? How was there any hesitation when it came time for her to choose between Bill and the far more endearing Eric? Bill was evil—but worse, he was boring.

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The More You Know

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