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TheArrowversemay have been better known for its heroes , but the enfranchisement managed to put some incredible villains to screen out over the years , as well . Spanning six live - action TV display and numerous crossover event , thetimeline of the Arrowversecrafted a DC Comics universe over the course of 11 years . Among the many characters of the franchise are some devious villains that were a delicacy to watch week - to - week .
The best Arrowverse villains make out to put new twists on well - known DC Comics characters , adapting them for the small cover , often for the first clock time . Whilesome Arrowverse villains were wastedwith too fiddling screentime or evolution , others became stalk resort menace that excuse their presence with magnificent carrying out , stunning game development , and sheer nerveless factor . Even if some accomplished these feats well than others , the divvy up macrocosm as a whole has great deal of antagonists worth celebrating .
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10Lex Luthor
Supergirl
One of the most iconic and ubiquitous DC scoundrel ever made , it ’s no wonder that Lex Luthor became a prominent figure in the Arrowverse , even if it was comparatively belated into the serial publication ' Book of Genesis . His launching in the cast ofSupergirlwas a monolithic momentnot only for that show in special , but for the Arrowverse as a whole . finally codifying DC ’s premier nefarious mastermind into the mix . That being said , Luthor ’s bearing did n’t genuinely come online until he became the primary antaongist of the massiveCrisis on Infinite Earthscrossover .
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Compared to otherlive - action adaptations of Lex Luthor , John Cryer was something of an unexpected option . But the Emmy - gain actor proved his ability as a sly , thinking Luthor with few lesson to talk of . If only Luthor had more time in the Arrowverse , particularly across from David Corenswet ’s Superman , his potential difference could ’ve been lifted even high .
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9Savitar
The Flash
Barry Allen is such a compelling fighter , that it fix mother wit he would be just as interesting as a villain , as well . Enter Savitar , the dark reflection of Barry Allen from an score out hereafter . No matter how many time he ’s imprisoned within the Speedforce , Savitar finds a way to come racing back to Team Flash , ensuring his own survival through the heartless murder of others .
Savitar has an intense nimbus , from the initial mystery of his identity to his cryptic prophecies and his effortlessly nerveless Speedforce armor . In terms of cool factor , he ’s easy one of the inviolable baddie the Arrowverse has to provide , agree Barry Allen in speedas a actual copy of him . If there ’s one thing that hold Savitar back , however , it ’s his centre - rolling obsession with being the " God of Speed " , something that makes him harder to understand and rootle for as a eccentric .
8Damien Darhk
Arrow
The Arrowverse has a knack for expanding on lesser - jazz comics character to make them into memorable villains , and Damien Darhk might just be the best object lesson of this . A sorcerer and assassinator who managed to bilk death for centuries thanks tothe Lazarus Pits of R’as al Ghul , Damien Darhk makes legion show throughout the Arrowverse , most notably inDC ’s Legends of TomorrowandArrow . At once threatening and comedic , Daiem Darhk is a miscellaneous scoundrel with a lot to appreciate .
While his legion magical powers and centuries of experience are dangerous enough , it ’s his cunning that makes Darhk such a deadly opponent . award , his word picture inArrowisn’t as strong as the threat he evolves to be inDC ’s legend of Tomorrow , giving him something of an uneven showing across the franchise . Still , by the time he ’s defeated for good , it ’s toilsome not to mourn his presence in the Arrowverse .
7Tobias Whale
Black Lightning
Black Lightningis perhaps the Arrowverse ’s single most underrated show , and it figure that the series would acquaint one of the franchise ’s most underrated villains . Black Lightning ’s main nemesis in the serial , Tobias Whale is essentially the Arrowverse equivalent ofthe Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s Kingpin . A remorseless crime boss in guardianship of the influential gang , The 100 , not to mention a local politico , it ’s easy to see shades of Wilson Fisk ’s greatness in Tobias Whale .
Tobias has one of the most tragic backstories of any Arrowverse scoundrel , abused as a child due to his albinism only for it to fuel his lust for power . Marvin " Krondon " Jones III is able-bodied to tip the reference a lot of insidious profoundness that blend lamentably underappreciated by the Arrowverse as a whole . If only the serial he was trapped in was n’t so overlooked and brief , Tobias Whale could easy be a much bragging name in Arrowverse history .
6Malcolm Merlyn
The ultimate malevolent variation of Green Arrow , the Dark Archer Malcolm Merlyn was basically the first major villain of the entire series . Even after so many whirl - offs later , he still remain one of the most compelling , as well , presenting a persistent challenge for Oliver Queen to deal with . Merlyn would even once in a while put his differences aside to work with Green Arrow , making him a surprisingly well - thought - out fictitious character with complex goals and aspiration .
The showrunners ' love for Merlyn might be a little strong than fan ' , but it ’s sluttish to see why the Dark Archer was so skillful to rely on .
That being say , most of the entertainment economic value of Merlyn comes from his sheer personal hatred of Oliver Queen , making him one of the fiddling comic book villains ever adapted for TV.It ’s a joy to watch him return again and again inArrow , even if the serial does find increasingly ridiculous ways to bring him back via flashback . The showrunners ' love for Merlyn might be a little unattackable than fans ' , but it ’s easy to see why the Dark Archer was so good to rely on .
5Captain Cold
call Captain Cold a straight - up villain may be something of a misnomer , but it ’s inconceivable to mention the best Arrowverse characters that flirted with villainy without bringing up Leonard Snart . A thief with a heart of Au , Captain Cold start his lifespan in the Arrowverse as a typical villain - of - the - hebdomad inThe Flash . Never a completely malevolent criminal , Cold ends up getting recruited tothe be sick ofDC ’s Legends of Tomorrow , turning over a new foliage as a reluctant anti - zep .
Whether a hero or a baddie , Captain Cold ’s snarky sentiency of humor and power to punch above his free weight class as a normal homo with a knock-down frost ray is endlessly endear . Even as a outlaw , Captain Cold adhered to a hard-and-fast personal codification , make him helplessly likable , even on the wrong side of a law . Cold ’s ultimate grand sacrifice may dilute his enduringness as a villain , but he ’s worth mentioning as one of the universe ’s best virtuously gray characters .
4Zoom
Of all the characters that serve as an evil reflexion of Barry Allen , Zoom is by far one of the most compelling . Like Barry , Hunter Zolomon had to contend with the death of his mother at an other old age , but rather than giving him a strong sense of justice , it made him a pachydermatous serial killer . Zoom ’s actions are some of the most pernicious of any Arrowverse villain , breaking the esprit de corps of Team Flash like never before .
Zoom ’s deceitful guise as Jay Garrick was so convincing , he wield to become one of Barry ’s airless confidants and Caitlyn ’s lover , all the while secretly shield a sinister plan . His actions ultimately leave in one of the most alarming threats to the entire Arrowverse , pull in him one of the most impactful villains the serial has ever seen . It ’s a shame that he ’s dominate by another " evil Flash " , a tropeThe Flashrelied on perhaps a tactual sensation too frequently .
The Arrowverse brought many DC stories and type to life story on The CW between 2012 and 2023 , and the unexampled DC Universe can discover from its success .
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3Prometheus
Of all the scoundrel ofArrow , no one managed to get under Oliver ’s skin quite like Prometheus . The son of one of Green Arrow ’s few exception to the " no - putting to death " principle , Prometheus came try revenge , and was n’t content with merely destroy Oliver . Rather , he was determined to make the vigilante archer suffer as much as possible , breaking him down with tortuous acts .
Prometheus was amazingly able-bodied to get Oliver to admit that he enjoyed killing , putting into view his entire ethos while serving as a living reminder of the dangers of expose the " no - putting to death " rule .
Prometheus was astonishingly able to get Oliver to accommodate that he savor kill , put into perspective his full ethos while serve as a living reminder of the dangers of transgress the " no - putting to death " rule . Played by Josh Segarra ofScream VI ’s cast , the character is able to assist as a fell foil to Oliver ’s insecurities and doubt . Even in end , Prometheus was n’t contented to let Oliver get the last word , killing himself alongside the mother of Oliver ’s shaver in a dramatic final human activity of villainy .
2Deathstroke
If there ’s one famous DC baddie the Arrowverse can boast about get the definitive hot - activeness incarnation of , it ’s Slade Wilson , a.k.a . Deathstroke . The infamous vigilante is synonymous with self - centered evil acts in most of his comic and brio appearances , and his tenure inArrowand beyond certainly verbalize to this . However , his grievances with Oliver Queen are far from professional , out to get his former protege after suffering a perceive rebuff at his hand .
Seeing Deathstroke brought to life in a comic - accurate costume by Manu Bennett is a joyfulness unique to the Arrowverse , with theDCEU ’s abbreviated attempt at Deathstrokefalling far forgetful in compare . Like Prometheus , Deathstroke tortured Oliver with oblique ethical dilemmas and terror attacks , proving himself as one of the most grave Man on the major planet . It ’s safe to say that Green Arrow ’s encounters with Deathstroke changed him the most of any villain , even Prometheus , cement his legacy as one of the franchise ’s greatest antagonists .
1Reverse Flash
The Flashwas bless with the mass of the Arrowverse ’s best baddie , and none of them endure out quite like Reverse Flash . While the series feature quite a few evil speedsters over the years , none of them could compare to the sheer brutality and ugly actions of Eobard Thawne , a.k.a . Reverse Flash . Being the one behind the death of Barry ’s mother in the first place , the time - displaced villain is one of the most worthless , and yet most entertaining to watch .
Reverse Flash was Team Flash ’s ultimate opposer whose actions spanned the intact show , never fully dealt with until the climactic series finish . Throughout that entire time , he shew himself to be a profoundly hateful and dangerous adult male , a ghost in the Speedforce that haunt Barry for his entire lifeas The Flash . It ’s safe to say that no otherArrowversevillain can hold a cd to the ontogenesis , despair , and depths of depravity as Reverse Flash .
The Arrowverse is a shared universe focus on on multiple television receiver series airing on The CW and web series base on characters from DC Comics . It begin with Arrow in 2012 and expanded to admit shows like The Flash , Supergirl , and Legends of Tomorrow , creating a immense interconnected tale that let in numerous crossovers and parallel population .
The Arrowverse is a shared universe centered on multiple television series airing on The CW and web series based on characters from DC Comics. It began with Arrow in 2012 and expanded to include shows like The Flash, Supergirl, and Legends of Tomorrow, creating a vast interconnected narrative that includes numerous crossovers and parallel universes.
