Emmerdale has had its share of dark and sinister villains in its 53 year history. Characters with a seriously skewed moral compass’ that display extreme ruthlessness, cruelty and violence.

From serial killers including crazed Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) , delightfully camp but utterly unhinged Meena Jutla ( Paige Sandhu ), to sexual predators like paedophile Maya Stepney ( Louisa Clein ) and rapist Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather) .

Corrupt monsters like DI Mark Malone (Mark Womack) , twisted teens like Lachlan White (Thomas Atkinson) and even manipulative schemers who went on to win fans hearts while retaining their ‘baddie’ ethos, like devious antihero Charity Dingle ( Emma Atkins ) and the ice Queen herself, Kim Tate ( Claire King ).

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