We hate to admit it, but these characters kind of have a point. For this list, we’ll be looking at even more big screen villains with understandable motivations and complex back stories. We’ll be excluding animated baddies, as that list already exists, but we will be including secondary, or even tertiary, antagonists. Point is, they don’t have to be the primary villain to earn themselves a spot. Our countdown will include villains from films such as “The Dark Knight” (2008) , “The Matrix” (1999) and “Watchmen” (2009). Which villain do YOU think had the most understandable motivation? Let us know in the comments!

We hate to say it … but we can see where these baddies are coming from. For this list, we’re looking at horror movie villains whose motivations understandable. We’re not saying that they were right to do what they did - just that we get why. Our includes the antagonists of “Carrie” (1976), “Us” (2019), “The Ring” (2002), “The Cabin in the Woods” (2012), “Friday the 13th” (1980), and more!

"I Am Groot" was so adorable, it would be understandable if you missed some smaller details. For this list, we’ll be looking at the references and easter eggs in the MCU’s latest Phase Four series.

These games took it a step too far for some! For this list, we will be looking at an array of video game titles that were given the axe in one or more countries for reasons that range from the understandable to the downright crazy.

The most relatable Disney characters feel so real. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most understandable and approachable characters from Disney’s animated movies.

We're not saying that what they did wasn't despicable, just that they had their own reasons. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 TV Villains Who Had Justifiable Motives. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of television’s villains with the best reasoning for their terrible actions. We’re excluding series protagonists, such as Dexter Morgan and Walter White.