DEEP CUTS Episode 63: What Makes a Compelling Villain
12 August 2025

DEEP CUTS Episode 63: What Makes a Compelling Villain

Scott Sigler Slices: SLAY 3

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Every great hero needs a villain. Even more essential? For every protagonist to have a compelling antagonist. 

What does it take to have an antagonist that readers hate, but also hate to love? 

Scott & A talk compelling villains and why we love them.



Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs




Produced by Steve Riekeberg




Production Assistance by Allie Press




Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment 




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