Netflix's 'Cobra Kai' features perfect irredeemable villain - The Baylor Lariat
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Villains with a backstory are great. However, that backstory shouldn’t always try to make the audience sympathize with the villain. A character’s actions can be understandable without being justifiable, and so many writers miss this when trying to bring depth and context to a villain.
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The best 'Cobra Kai' season 5 characters, ranked
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The best 'Cobra Kai' season 5 characters, ranked
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The best 'Cobra Kai' season 5 characters, ranked
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The best 'Cobra Kai' season 5 characters, ranked
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