How Bond's Oscar-Winning Villain Fell Short

15/09/2025 10 min
How Bond's Oscar-Winning Villain Fell Short

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Episode Synopsis

Through the highs and lows of the James Bond franchise, the iconic MI6 agent relies heavily on the compelling villains he faces. Ending the Daniel Craig era needed a villain worthy of a final showdown.
However, when Rami Malek's Safin appeared in 'No Time to Die,' fans felt let down. Although seemingly menacing and complex on paper, Safin failed to meet expectations, becoming one of the franchise's most underwhelming foes.
What do you think? Was Safin truly a weak villain or simply misunderstood? Share your thoughts in the comments!


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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/nerdstalgic/episodes/68c854beaafd8f37ca58c8d3
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