19 Loved characters from TV shows who started as evil

Modified Jan 25, 2025 14:16 ET

Regina Mills/The Evil Queen (Once Upon a Time) | Image Source: ABC — Regina Mills/The Evil Queen (Once Upon a Time) | Image Source: HBO

14. Negan Smith (The Walking Dead)

Negan Smith (The Walking Dead) | Image Source: AMC

Negan began as one of the most dreaded villains on The Walking Dead, initially with brutally ending Glenn's life. However, as time went by, the audience started to notice that Negan was more than that. His relationship with Carl and his moments of vulnerability revealed his desire to change. Negan's long journey toward redemption, especially as he was gaining the group's trust little by little, made a once despicable villain become a complex character who is capable of empathy and growth.