A great hero drives a show, but it’s the scenery-chewing villains that make a show worth tuning in for. In the modern television landscape, where villains have their story told over seasons instead of self-contained episodes, audiences can better understand characters who embody cruelty and malice. One of the best shows of last year, The Penguin, put a villain in the starring role, free from any heroic qualities, yet still fascinating and riveting.