The 10 most hated TV characters of all time

While the world of television has offered us characters we fall in love with and admire, it has also never been short of characters that send shivers down the spine and earn viewers' hatred. Some characters have become timeless and etched in memory but are often remembered with deep disdain by audiences. A survey conducted by Ranker with 25,000 television viewers identified the top 10 most hated TV series characters of all time.

10. Ed Peletier - The Walking Dead

Portrayed by Adam Minarovich, Ed Peletier is a bad husband and father struggling to survive a zombie invasion. His mistreatment of his wife, Carol, and daughter, Sophia, drew hatred from viewers.

9. Caillou

The mischievous child character Caillou was a surprise entry on the list. His tantrums to get his way, especially with his family, repelled, especially adult viewers.

8. Cersei Lannister - Game of Thrones

Portrayed by Lena Headey, Queen Cersei of the Seven Kingdoms was seen as a narcissistic and ruthless character.

7. Livia Soprano - The Sopranos

Played by Nancy Marchand, Livia's calculating and manipulative nature made her a hated character.

6. Todd Alquist - Breaking Bad

Jesse Plemons' portrayal of Todd, involved in drug making with his uncle Jack Welker, drew viewers' hate for his sociopathic personality.

5. The Governor - The Walking Dead

Known as "The Governor" or "Philip Blake," David Morrissey's character was seen as the most diabolical in the series.

4. Rachel Berry - Glee

While not an outright villain, Lea Michele's high school student Rachel stood out as unbearable due to her ruthlessness and determination to lead or solo in Glee club productions.

3. Shou Tucker - Fullmetal Alchemist

Brotherhood: Although not widely known in mainstream Western media, Chuck Huber's portrayal of Shou Tucker was notorious for his crude behavior.

2. Ramsay Bolton - Game of Thrones

Many characters in Game of Thrones proved their cruelty, but Ramsay was seen as the purest form of evil by viewers.

1. Joffrey Baratheon - Game of Thrones

Remembered for his cruelty and tyranny in the Game of thrones in Westeros, Joffrey was perhaps the most hated among viewers.