The James Bond franchise has delivered legendary villains over the decades—from Blofeld to Le Chiffre. But none were quite as chilling, charismatic, and unforgettable as Javier Bardem’s Raoul Silva in Skyfall. With his brilliant mind, twisted motivations, and eerie charm, Silva felt like a villain worthy of recurring status. So why did Bond’s most terrifying adversary get eliminated so quickly? Silva didn’t just want power—he wanted revenge, and nearly destroyed MI6 to get it. Was he the best Bond villain… and did Skyfall waste him?