I feel entirely torn in choosing a favorite male villain. There are two that I find entirely chilling and effective as villains: Angelus and Warren Mears.
Angelus is an immensely dangerous villain: one of the most dangerous vampires of his time. And his psychological warfare against Buffy is frightening. In addition, he has many great lines and is acted well by David Boreanaz.
Warren Mears is a chilling and effective villain because he is so real. Watching his presence in Seasons 5-6 is watching a misogynist boy turn into a true psychopath. His entire goal in life is to get whatever he wants however he can get it, trampling on anyone in his way. Most disturbing is his treatment of his ex-girlfriend in "Dead Things," though "Seeing Red" offers a deeper insight into his evilness as well. Warren as a villain truly scares me because, unlike many villains and monsters in the Buffyverse, Warren is the image of so many real-world men. In a season where life is the "Big Bad," Warren adds another element of dark reality.
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