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

4. Niklaus Mikaelson (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals)

Klaus Mikaelson (The Vampire Diaries/The Originals) | Image Source: The CW

Niklaus begins as a terrifying antagonist- the original vampire with no care except for power and control. Sadistic and manipulative, Klaus was an enemy to almost anyone. However, his story in The Originals revealed so much more of this tortured soul in need of love and acceptance. His complexities blended with his undeniable charm made people see him differently. Although Klaus still held a dark side, his moments of vulnerability and his desire for family made him a very lovable antihero.