We can’t help but lowkey root for these female villains on some level.
That being said, many viewers of the show are more loyal to Daenerys than Jon Snow ever was.
For that, audiences are both awestruck and fearful.

Gone Girl
She was really in it for the long haul!
We dont endorse this, but at the same time, her cutthroat maternal instincts are definitely impressive!
She is isolated and abused by her domineering mother, Ruth.

Viewers sympathize with Pearl because of her terrible upbringing, even if theyre terrified by her actions.
Carrie
At school, sixteen-year-old Carrie is bullied by her peers on the daily.
Carrie is a victim-turned-villain people tend to low-key root for.

The Dragon Queen, Daenerys, pursues power for the greater good – but descends into madness.

Amy Dunne is a psychopathic female villain who has her reasons.

Revenge is sweet.

The top female assassin of Tokyo.

Maddie from Imposters is a charming con artist who dupes men and women into relationships, only to run off with their money.

Talk about maternal instincts.

Pearl just wants to pursue her dreams without being held back.

Bullying others can come back to bite you.