VS
Your GOAT List
What happens when the iron will of a queen meets the eerie calm of the boy next door? In the ultimate showdown on GoatWars, it's not just a battle, but a clash of eras and ethos between Cersei Lannister and Norman Bates. Cersei, with her regal ruthlessness, commands armies and manipulates her way through the Seven Kingdoms' deadliest games. Norman, on the other hand, wields a quieter, more personal form of terror, managing his peculiar family dynamics and guests at the Bates Motel. Here, it's more than just who outsmarts or outlasts—it's about which style of villainy resonates more deeply with our darkest fascinations. Will fans lean towards the grandiose spectacle of power or the chilling subtlety of horror? Your favorite says more about you than them.
In this battle:
Fans currently prefer Cersei Lannister over Norman Bates when it comes to the greatest Villains of all time. In head-to-head matchups, fans pick Cersei Lannister 66.7% of the time over Norman Bates.
Across all battles:
Cersei Lannister win rate: 40.2%
Norman Bates win rate: 37.4%
Darth Vader holds the top spot in the Greatest Villains of All Time league. You can check out his lead and see where other villains stack up on the GOAT List.
Norman Bates captivates fans with his eerie, unsettling presence and the deep psychological intrigue of his character. His iconic status in horror cinema makes him a timeless favorite, even if he's currently behind in the votes.
Cersei Lannister is currently ahead because fans really resonate with her complex character—she's ruthless, cunning, and you can't help but admire her relentless survival instincts. Her high-profile role in a massively popular series also keeps her fresh in the minds of voters.