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‘We love them, but we also love to hate them’: Top five antagonists in 2026

Name: ‘We love them, but we also love to hate them’: Top five antagonists in 2026
Uploaded: 07/7/2026
Description: Chad Wingard, Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich count down the league’s top five antagonists in 2026 that we all love, but also love to hate.

Chad Wingard, Nat Edwards and Josh Gabelich count down the league’s top five antagonists in 2026 that we all love, but also love to hate.

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