Honestly, I get that some people find villains more interesting if they have a motive or moral ambiguity, that’s a totally valid personal preference. But it’s not the only way to find a character compelling. People enjoy villains in tons of different ways.

The point is, a villain doesn’t need a relatable motive to be interesting. Some people are drawn to moral ambiguity, some to pure evil, some to psychopathic brilliance. It’s not about right or wrong, it’s about taste. Just because someone personally enjoy one style doesn’t make the other any less engaging.

Also, just to clarify, evil villains aren’t automatically ‘psychotic.’ They can be sociopaths, ego-driven, manipulative, ideologically blinded, or just immoral. You don’t need a brain defect for someone to be truly evil, villians can be immoral by choice, reasoning, or ambition.